I’ll be the first to sing the praises of duct tape.   I’ve often said that two of my favorite products of all time are duct tape and WD-40.   Why?   Because they are versatile, actually work and often exceed expectations.   Now that I think about it, that kind or reminds me of All Surface, but I [...]

Home Roof Repair – When you can wait and when you need to act fast Here is a pretty good rule of thumb to use with roof repairs:   If something looks out of place on your roof, it is likely wise to have it dealt with promptly.    Below are a couple of recent roofs that [...]

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 [...]

Let’s start with the things you will be sure to hear from a roofer bidding on your re-roofing project: “Of course we’re reliable. We never take shortcuts. We only use the best materials. Sure we’ll be around in five years. We clean up real well. You will be happy you hired us.” I could go [...]

Some elements of roofing are the same everywhere, including Portland. Regardless of what part of the country you are in, there are some elements in quality roofing that are universal. Installing a new roof is dangerous regardless of where you live, whether it is Miami or Portland. Roofers who plan on being around in ten [...]