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 [...]
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 [...]
