I’m not a roofing expert like the rest of the Roof Life of Oregon team members, but I do know that if a particular section has more than 10% ‘bad shakes’ then the entire section should be replaced. 10% sounds like a pretty small number, but it’s actually a safety net because greater than 10% shake failure could mean ventilation problems, dry rot issues, underlayment issues, or some other major roofing problem.

The photo above is a great example of the type of work other roofing contractors will do when they are desperate for work. About 50% of the shakes on the roof section (in the picture above) have been replaced. I can guarantee the next time this homeowner needs roof maintenance, this section of roofing will need more than 50% replaced. While a partial roof replacement costs more up front than throwing a few squares of shakes on your roof, in the long run you will be saving yourself thousands of dollars. Essentially this homeowner took their annual paycheck and lit it on fire.

At Roof Life of Oregon, we’ll give you an honest evaluation on your roof and recommend solutions that will provide you with long term peace of mind. To learn more about how Roof Life of Oregon can help your roof life move forward, not backwards, call 503-925-0125 or complete a free estimate form.

Roofing contractors are a dime a dozen and the average contractor is out of business within two years. A roofing contractor that uses cheap equipment says they’re cash flow sensitive and are too scared to invest in their company. While there are many things that separate Roof Life of Oregon from the competition one of the most noticeable ones is the equipment we use. Call 503-925-0125 or fill out a roof inspection request form and see for yourself if Roof Life of Oregon passes the ‘eye test’.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

My husband and I would like to highly recommend Roof Life of Oregon. They tore off our old roof and put on a beautiful new roof. the job was well organized and perfectly done. When Roof Life of Oregon finished the job there wasn’t as much as a limb broken or a nail left on the ground. The only way you would know that we had anything done to our home was by looking up at our great new roof!!!

We later had another company put gutters on our home. The experience was very stressful. The gutters were put on inside out and our property was left in disarray. The company did come back and make things right but we feel sure that this would not have happened with Roof Life of Oregon. We thought it was important to share this story with others so no one else would have to go through what we went thought with our gutter project. Again we would like to highly recommended Roof Life of Oregon!!

Sincerely,

R. and D.

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The photo below is an example of what we like to call ‘roof vomit’. Its as unpleasant looking as it sounds and equally corrosive to your roof.

This example of roof vomit is a zinc sulfate or zinc chloride type compound that comes in a powder like substance. This type of roof treatment is not regulated or backed with a warranty by the manufacturer. What these means is roofing contractors are allowed to mix the compound at any concentration level they desire.

This is a double edge sword because if a contractor is trying to make the greatest profit possible, they’ll use a high water or oil based concentrate with a minimal level of the zinc compound. The good news is, the amount of zinc in the compound may not corrode your fasteners, but it wont kill any moss either. The flip side of that is, using a high zinc based compound in a water or oil based concentrate. This will kill moss, but it will only occur in the spots where the powder is highly concentrated.

The technique most roofing contractors use when putting a zinc sulfate or zinc chloride compound is conducive to killing moss in patches creating a Dalmatian like pattern. It will also corrode all of your fasteners allowing water to get underneath your shingles causing leaks.

Why would you pay someone to take your roof backwards with a product that looks like someone puked all over it? If you care about your home’s appearance then it’s important you ask what your roofing contractor is using to prevent and kill roof moss. Roof Life of Oregon uses a sodium silicate based pH changer that is a completely green non-corrosive product. Roof Life of Oregon has the exclusive rights to use Dennco Chemical in the Greater Portland area.

Why does this matter? Because when you choose Roof Life of Oregon to serve you, you will receive a 3-5 year warranty from both Dennco and Roof Life of Oregon. What other roofing contractor has their roof treatment company guarantee your roof moss free or we’ll clean it for free? Call 503-925-0125 or fill out our roof inspection form and help stop the outbreak of roof vomit laden roofs today.

I’ve heard the ad about Roof Life of Oregon for years and thought that the service would be too expensive. Was I in for a positive surprise! Ken came out and did a detailed inspection of our roof and gave an explanation of what was needed to give us the longest life out of our 12 year old roof. Moss was removed, flashings on three of the vents were replaced, and finally the roof was treated with a liquid moss/ fungus control that was non toxic, green, and most importantly, kid, pet, and plant friendly. With each service things were fully explained and the workers were timely, professional, and took pride in their work and my home. Our roof looks like new and there’s none of that ugly white powder that others use for moss control. I would highly recommend Roof Life of Oregon.‎

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Team #2209 Cheeper by the Dozen participants included Maggie, Laurie, Kellie, Vanessa, Peter, Shirlene, Mari, Andrea, Nikki, Keeley, Talia, and Rebecca.

Cheeper by the Donzen started their first leg in Portland at 3:15 am on Friday anchored by none other than Maggie Morin. Despite a couple of glitches or rookie’s mistakes the team completed the race in Seaside approximately 3 hours ahead of their projected time at 12pm on Saturday.

Below is a gallery of photos from the event

Congratulations to Team #2209, Cheeper by the Dozen, on completing the race with such positive attitudes and competitive spirit.

I’ve decided to share my favorites. Each week, I’ll provide my three favorite photos I took during the week. This week’s photos features a free roof from a shingle manufacturer, roof vomit, and Patrick’s dream car:

This homeowner’s previous roof shingles had a manufacture defect. We notified them of this problem and were able to get them a brand new roof for free!

This roof looks like it was vomited on. Look for a post on this subject later next week.

Patrick got an opportunity to take some photos, sit in the driver’s seat, and start the engine on his favorite car in the world. An Audi R8.

I recently had my roof treated by Roof Life and I was very impressed by their professionalism and cleanliness. Both times they came (clean then treat) I swear my yard was cleaner than before they arrived. I’m very pleased with the results and will certainly contact them again if my roof needs anything else.‎

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Today, we’ll talk about why this is occurring and what you can do to ensure this doesn’t happen. We have a DIY gutter repair solution anyone can complete to ensure your roofing system is in tip-top shape.

The photo above shows a gutter filled with debris and moss growing underneath the gutter. The photo below shows why this problem is occurring. Gutter systems that intersect with your roof i.e., are flush with the roofing surface, are more likely to collect debris than any other portion on your roof. Typically, this part of the gutter system is higher than the rest of the system causing it to collect a ton of debris. Having a gutter system that allows water and debris to move freely is the same reason why shake roof keyways are so important. It prevents debris from laying and decaying your roofing surface.

Our DIY gutter repair solution for this gutter problem is to perform a gutter cutback. If you’re not afraid of heights, and are handle with a pair of sheers, then you can preform this remedy. Depending on the size of debris, and a few other factors, you’re going to want to cut your gutters back at least two inches. In this example, the red-line is where we would recommend making the gutter cutback. By trimming your gutters back, so they’re not flush against the roof, it allows the 40 inches of annual rainfall and tree debris to move systematically down and off of your roof. We still advise performing regular roof maintenance, and having your roof blown annually if you have heavy tree debris, to ensure the gutter cutbacks are efficient as possible.

If you or your sweetheart don’t feel comfortable getting on your roof, to preform a gutter cutback, that’s ok. Roof Life of Oregon is ready and willing to serve you for all of your roofing needs. Please call 503-925-0125 or fill out one of our roof estimate forms.

I found Roof Life 10 years ago for the first treatment on our 15 year old shake roof. This year’s treatment marks the 3rd time we’ve used Roof Life. Their treatment works, and the company has never been anything but low-pressure, conscientious, and thorough in their work and estimates. It’s interesting to note how our neighborhood has changed in those 15 years; most houses power washed or ignored their shake roofs, and have had their shakes replaced with asphalt shingles in the last 2 years. We’re one of the few who went with Roof Life’s treatments, and our roof has still got another 15-20 years of life left in it. With zero roof treatment stink. Roof treatment requires calm winds and not-too-wet roofs, so it’s typical for application schedules to change. This year’s weird weather hasn’t helped, and by the looks of a couple of reviews this has created some customer frustration. In our most recent application, it took 3 tries over 2 weeks to get the right conditions to complete our treatment, but Roof Life kept us appraised of the situation. Roof Life has grown substantially over the last 10 years we’ve been a customer. There’s a reason for that.

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