Roof Damage and Water Damage Explained

I found this brief article on the the repercussions of not promptly addressing a leaking roof.    It review some of the damages that can be cause to a structure as a result of a leak.   Additionally, it quickly addresses the personal health risks as a result of living in a water damaged home. – [...]

Many Portland Oregon Home’s Have Cedar Shake Roofs

There seems to be pockets of the country where cedar shake roofs have been one of the original roofing choices. Usually, it resulted from a mix of nearby available natural resource and the climate of the area.   The Portland area was a natural match for both.  With an abundance of timber and a moderate climate, [...]

What to Look For in a Roof Cleaning Contractor

Another nice article I found online.   This one pertains to roof cleaning.   While it was obviously written with a perspective for the type of roof cleaning done in another part of the country, it is still relevant to the Portland Oregon market.   The principles of hiring a good roof cleaning contractor apply regardless of where [...]

Moss is Moss, Right?

How Different Moss Types Can Affect Roof Cleaning It’s green, kind of furry, and likes to grow in the Portland area. “What else do I really need to know about moss?” you might ask yourself. Believe it or not, there are numerous types of moss.  Plus, there is a chance that what you see on [...]

Does Your House Need a New Roof? Consider This First

This is a solid article I located on the web, written by Fashun Smith.   It addresses a very common, "real world" issue – whether or not to pursue replacing your existing roof with a new installation, or rather invest in some periodic roof maintenance.   The point is that a roof is similar to many other [...]

Not Your ordinary Roof cleaning

It's not every day that you are trusted to rejuvenate a roof worth a few hundred thousand dollars. Do you recognize this roof?   Most roofs just are not that unique and recognizable but this one sure is.   It belongs to a landmark Portland restaurant located at a prime spot on t he Willamette River, visible [...]