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. – [...]

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 [...]

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. – [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]