Roof Should Have Been Replaced

We’ve examined a several examples (roof leaks, partial roof replacement series) of when your roof needs to be replaced. Today, we will look at a another example of a roof section that should have been replaced.

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Roof Power Wash

You can tell a lot about a roofing contractor just by taking a look at the equipment they use. A roofing contractor that pulls up in a beat up Ford pickup with this in the back of their van doesn’t exactly say he’s a long term player. Contractors that use a roof power wash can cause considerable roof damage. Wouldn’t it be nice to know that when you pay for roof maintenance the services wont ruin your roof?

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Roof Replacement Review from Ron & Diane in SE Portland

Here’s a review we received from Ron & Diane in SE Portland:

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Moss Removal with Zinc Sulfate or Zinc Chloride is the Equivalent of Roof Vomit

If the objective of roof maintenance is to make your roof work right, last longer and look great why would you pay someone to puke all over your roof? I don’t mean puke in the literally sense, rather pay a roofing contractor to make the appearance of your roof look worse than it previously did. Homeowners know the job isn’t complete until it looks like it’s complete.

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.

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Composition Roof Maintenance Review from Margeret W. in Beaverton OR

Here’s a review we received from Margeret W. in Beaverton, OR:

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2010 Portland to Coast Relay

This past weekend, Roof Life of Oregon sponsored, and had two employees (Peter & Maggie Morin), participate in this year’s Portland to Coast Race. Portland to Coast is the largest walk relay in the world. The course takes participants from downtown Portland, through several rural communities, ending on the beach in Seaside, Oregon. Each team is comprised of twelve participants, six per van, and each walk two legs of approximately five miles. The vans take turns, passing off to the next van once all six participants have walked a leg, in perfect relay style to collectively complete the 127 mile course.

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

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Roofing Rookie: Images of the Week – August 27

The purpose of going out into the field is so I can learn the terminology and industry, but I get to indulge in some pretty picturesque views. Each day, I get to see sights the average Oregonian doesn’t get to see and enjoy. From the rooftops, the world appears more at ease and peaceful. It would be selfish of me not to share my views with the rest of the community.

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:

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Composition Roof Maintenance Review from Tim O. in Aloha, OR

Here’s a review we received from Tim O. in Aloha, OR:

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