Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are accustomed to plenty of rain, wind, and hail. Your roof is built to be durable in all kinds of weather, but sometimes a hail storm can cause significant [...]
As the largest uninterrupted part of your home, the roof is the first line of defense against the elements. In the Pacific Northwest, we get four seasons-worth of elements. Sun, rain, snow, and [...]
When it comes to home renovation projects, roofs always seem to take a backseat to master bedrooms, kitchens, or outdoor living spaces. Unless a bunch of moss is growing or there are missing [...]
The lifespan of asphalt shingles, concrete tiles, slate, or metal roofing all comes to an end at some point. For asphalt, it’s around 30 years or so. If well maintained, concrete will easily [...]
On a home along a river, at the coast, or lakeside, nothing looks better than cedar shingle roofing. Just thinking of cedar shakes brings images of log cabins or beach houses that are weathered [...]
When looking for a home, not a lot of thought goes into the roof. There may be questions about how old the roof is or if an inspection finds any problems that need to be addressed. Short of a [...]
Roof flashing is an important part of protecting your roof from leakage. It acts as a diverter between roof joints and prevents water from getting under the roof shingles. Living in the Pacific [...]
It’s not a very pleasant discovery. You could be sitting down to dinner and an unexpected drop of water lands on the table. You may not have noticed it until just now, but there’s a telltale sign [...]
The Pacific Northwest provides us with true four-season weather conditions. As such, our roofs take a beating in Clark County. Luckily, most roofing materials are made to last anywhere from 25 to [...]
There are so many cliches about what a home means to those that live there. A man’s home is his castle. There’s no place like home. Home is where the heart is. There’s a reason for that: as [...]