Last year (2008), was a very eratic year for roofing material. With fuel prices skyrocketing, we saw price increases coming through from our suppliers every 3 to 4 weeks.
Well, the fun has started again. We have already been notified that there will be a significant increase in compostion roofing materials (8-11%) by some of our [...]
The saying goes: “Roofing shouldn’t be done by novices who want to stay dry.” If it weren’t for the temptation of saving a few thousand dollars, that would be enough to deter most home owners. Unfortunately, when home owners calculate the cost and savings of DIY roofing, they forget one major expense: the cost of [...]
Today, fortunately, there are some better methods for roof maintenance. But first, let’s quickly review the older method for cleaning and treating roofs in the Portland Metro Area.
Going back 25 or 30 years, power washing started gaining much popularity as a method for cleaning roofs. It was found that moss, lichen, and algae would [...]