Archive for the ‘Roof Leaks’ Category
August 9th, 2010 by Jesse Liebman
When heavy rain or severe weather occurs, are you confident that your roof is prepared? Sometimes freak weather can cause an unexpected leak or two. This Roof Life of Oregon client had a few leaks occur during March and called us to come identify the source of the problem. What were found were a lot more than a few problem areas. The client was not prepared or ready to do a partial roof replacement on this side of her house.
What she needed, and what we often do in sudden leak situations, was for us to put together a ‘band-aid’ solution that would help keep the water off her hard wood floors until we could perform a more permanent solution. In my experience, I have seen roofs with one or a maximum of two shims used per roof. [A shim is a thin piece of metal that is used as a spacer to fill gaps between the roof deck, or house interior, and the great outdoors] On this particular home, you can see this roof has seven shims used in this one area. I’m not a roofing expert, but this is an obvious indication the roof in this area needs to be replaced.
From this view you can see another ten shims being used, which again are only a temporary solution. They are temporary because they will eventually blow off your roof. Additionally, more leaks will pop up, especially with a roof that is as worn as this one. Fortunately, this homeowner has a few months before trouble pop ups again, giving our crews plenty of time to get her on the schedule.
The important thing to remember is, roof leaks are an indication of a severe roof malfunction. Not all leak incidents lead to a roof replacement and not all roof replacements include the entire roof. This homeowner still has a North and East side that are maintainable and will last potentially 10-15 more years. If you had a roof leak this past winter, and didn’t have it inspected, please give us a call or fill out a roof inspection form to have one of our roof consultants come take a look. As a Portland roof replacement company, we take our craft very seriously. We believe that with just one inspection, we can help stop leaks and other long term damage from occurring.
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June 17th, 2010 by Jesse Liebman
This beautiful million dollar home has a major problem. In its current and majestic state, it’s also a dormant leak candidate waiting for a rainy day to come along. The rain will help ignite its unfortunate destruction on this Portland Oregon home. Without regular roof maintenance, this homeowner is in for problem that could cost thousands of dollars, not covered by their homeowners insurance, and inconvenience their family for months.
Today, we’ll examine why presumably bullet-proof million dollar homes leak and what can be done to prevent this nightmare from happening.
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February 12th, 2010 by Patrick Morin
Have you ever looked up at your roof or your neighbor’s roof and noticed strange looking bumps or see 4 x 8 sections that look as if they are rising from below? Have you asked yourself “How can it look like that?” Your roof may only be 5 to 7 years old. Unfortunately, time and time again in the Portland metro area, we see this sort of thing. Would you believe your roof moves? This movement is called expansion and contraction. As the temperature heats up and cools down from day to night and from summer to winter, so does your roof. As your roof heats up, it expands. As your roof cools down, it contracts, and so does the plywood under the roofing. If the plywood and rafters were put on with NO space between the sheets then what will happen to the plywood when it needs to expand? This is a picture of what happens to your plywood when it can’t move.
The roof in this picture is only 6 years old, and the contractor pushed the plywood together with no space. This is the kind of work done by a roofing contractor that puts on roofs as fast as they can, for as cheap as they can, and who knows as little as they can. Oh yes, it happens, more than what is talked about. Why isn’t it talked about? You now know the down side of cheap!
At Roof Life of Oregon, we take the time to put your roof on correctly. Sure, it may take us a fraction longer to finish your roof than most contractors, but wouldn’t you want us to take the time to put on your roof correctly the first time? We think so also. That is why we offer Portland’s only Lifetime Workmanship Warranty; to give you peace of mind that your roof will last and work as it should.
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Posted by Patrick Morin Tags: Roof Maintenance, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, roofing advice, roofing in portland oregon
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February 12th, 2010 by Patrick Morin
Be sure to tune to KPAM 860 AM tomorrow from 9am to 11am to hear Handy Randy interview me about the unique challenges of keeping your roof in good shape here in Portland!
If you want to stream it live at home or at work click on the Listen Live link at the top right of the page – http://www.kpam.com/programming/handy_randy_home_crew.shtml
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Posted by Patrick Morin Posted in Architectural Shingles, Cedar Roofs, Composite Slate Shingles and Shakes, Moss, Radio Ads, Roof Leaks, Roof Life News, Roof Maintenance, Roof Replacement, Roof Ventilation, Roof flashing, Roofing | No Comments »
January 26th, 2010 by Patrick Morin
Patrick talks about the importance of keeping your Cedar, Composition, and Tile roofs clear of excess tree debris.
He tells us about Compressor Blowing your roof. Why we do this and how we do it! He also tells us the different levels of tree debris and how they need to be maintained.
He talks about Heavy debris on Portland Roofs and the difference between a backpack blow and a compressor blow. Shake, Composition, and Tile roofs require blowing for health and longevity.
He talks about composition shingle and what happens when tree debris is left on them. He also talks about why it is important to monitor the tree debris level on your roof.
If it has been a while since you have looked at your roof, let Roof Life come and check it out for you.
Call us for a Free Inspection!
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Posted by Patrick Morin Tags: Cedar Roofs, Composition Roofs, leaking roof, Roof Maintenance, Roofing in Portland, Roofs in Portland Oregon, Tile Roofs
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December 15th, 2009 by Patrick Morin
Its late fall to early winter in Portland and homeowners are wondering what they can do to make sure there roof is in good shape. Most important is to get the junk off of it. The tree debris will cause water retention and it’s not good for your roof. Debris buildup creates diversions of water; causing unexpected leaks. The gutters need to be cleaned and free flowing now that the leaves are down. While that’s being done, an inspection can be made to see if all is well as far as functionality goes. Most of the walls, pipes, vents, and chimneys protruding through your roof need to be checked after a weather year like we just had. High heat, high winds and extreme cold. Man, what state do we live again?
Sincerely, Patrick D. Morin
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November 11th, 2009 by Patrick Morin
Tile roofs are used for their longevity and looks, but if not cared for properly can leak and cause headaches like any other roofing material we maintain in the Portland Area. Patrick talks a little bit about how we take care of tile roofs at Roof Life of Oregon.
If your tile, shake, or composition roof hasn’t been checked in the last 5 years, call Roof Life of Oregon and have us scamper up on your roof to make sure your roof is at it’s best!
To read the scripted video, see below.
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Posted by Patrick Morin Tags: broken tiles, leaking roof, moisture barrier, Roofing, Tile Roofs, wet felt paper
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August 20th, 2009 by Patrick Morin
Key ways are the spaces between the cedar shingles/shakes.
Most of the water channels down the key ways on its way to the gutters. Debris left in the key ways retains moisture and rots the wood.
When Roof Life of Oregon comes to your home to access the health of your roof, we check all the components of your roof, including the key ways, tobe sure that everything is working to its greatest ability.
Call or email us for a Free Estimate to get your key ways free of debris for a more efficient roof.
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Posted by Patrick Morin Tags: cedar shingles, leaking roof, roof damage, roof debris, roof rot
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