In addition to being at “top” of this list, roof cleaning and gutter cleaning should also be done first for another reason – they often produce a much larger amount of debris.
Portland Roof Moss – A Very Common Problem. That sounds like a tongue in cheek statement but in reality, you would be hard pressed to find a metropolitan area that consistently has more of the elements necessary for an abundance of roof moss. The often cloudy skies we have during long stretches of the year [...]
It is time to Gutter Clean, Portland! The leaves are coming down and the rain is coming down. Let All Surface Cleaning Company make sure that is all that is coming down and KEEP YOU OFF OF YOUR LADDER! We don’t want to hear about anyone getting hurt this fall or winter. But back to [...]
There are numerous ways to treat a a cedar shake roof. Staining is just one method of treatment and not a very good one. The objectives of maintaining a cedar roof are threefold: Clean the roof, Preserve the wood, and Prevent moss. No where can it found found that changing the color is a necessary [...]
First off, I apologize for the slightly blurry photo. It’s not your eyes or monitor – it is our photo. I still chose to post it because it is a good example of a young moss infestation. This roof is a prime example of a roof that only requires a treatment to solve it’s moss [...]
I’m never certain whether it is the result of lack of experience and knowledge or an intentional plan to provide a service of limited value. Regardless, some Portland roof cleaning contractors continue to offer to treat roofs (most commonly cedar) with treatments that should be preceded by power washing. Don’t get me wrong; we prefer [...]
Sometimes it might be tempting to tell ourselves that cleaning the gutters is not really necessary. “As long as they don’t overflow right on to my head, why should I bother?” you make think. This article outlines exactly why the unpleasant job of gutter cleaning needs to be done regularly, particularly in the Portland Oregon [...]
I found this article and think it will be very helpful to a Portland homeowner faced with the decision of roof replacement. One important item I would like to add about All Surface is that we NEVER use subcontractors for roofing projects. Everyone who works for us is an employee and an experienced roofer. – [...]
Sometimes, a new way of performing a job comes along and it involves an entirely new process. Other times, what seems like a new approach might actually be a rediscovery of an older method. And then there are the other times, when it may be a little of both. Going back 25 or 30 years, [...]
Cedar roofs are definitely unique and require their own, special way of maintaining them. This brief article on maintaining your cedar shake roof, is quite applicable for anyone owning a cedar shake roof in the Portland Metro area. – Tom Maintaining Your Cedar Shake Roof By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Chris_Smitts]Chris Smitts A cedar roof can give buildings a [...]