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 [...]
In the Pacific Northwest, and especially along the Columbia River Gorge, we can experience all kinds of weather conditions throughout the year. High winds, snow, torrential rains, ice, extreme [...]
Has your 30-year roof already surpassed its three-decade lifespan or did a recent storm knock an old maple tree on to your second story master bedroom? Either way, it’s time to call a roofer to [...]
After a really good winter storm blows through, some roofing problems are pretty apparent. Broken or missing shingles or even a tree branch that has broken off and caused some damage. Other easy [...]
No matter what we’re buying, it’s always a good idea to do a little research. Whether it’s a new car, a new laptop, or even a babysitting service, the more we know the better. It’s no different [...]
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 [...]
Click here for a downloadable .pdf The Pacific Northwest is truly four-weather season territory. With rain, snow, wind, sun, and ice – sometimes in the same week – our shingled roofs [...]
For residential applications, most roofing materials come in shingles, roof tiles, or membranes (flat roofs). The base material for these options depends on the look of the home. Quick flip [...]
While architecture changes from home to home – Craftsman to Victorian to mid-modern to Tudor – there are basically two types of roof structures: flat or low-sloped and pitched. The [...]
Although not as popular as a sloped roof structure, flat roofs offer a certain aesthetic that some homeowners adore. Popular throughout Europe, flat roofs didn’t gain mainstream appeal until the [...]
