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Roof Stain vs. Natural Shake Color

Not all roofs are created or look equal, but Roof Life of Oregon helps bring out the all-nature look in your cedar shake roof. The all-natural, light ash gray color, is the healthiest possible state for your roof. When you stain, you feel the pain.

A dark rich colored roof may be more appealing, but we believe making your roof look good, last long, and work right is more important than simply having a good looking roof. The analogy I like to use to help explain the harm a stain puts on your roof is the example of tanning. You have the option of using a tanning bed versus simply using the natural light of the sun. They both provide an appealing hue, but one can lead to cancer and the other provides health beneficial Vitamin D. Which would you chose?

A roof stain is simply a way to cover up the problem areas on your roof without having to repair them. To you, the homeowner, it sounds like you’re getting a smoking deal when in reality you’re paying a roofing contractor to cover up the damage. It costs you more in the long run to have your roof stained because your roof will degradate at least twice as fast.

Help your roof move forward and slow the degradation process with the all-natural non-invasive roof maintenance system of Roof Life of Oregon. To learn more about our roof maintenance call (503) 925-0125 or submit a free roof estimate form.


The Visible Roof Life of Oregon Difference

When you look at the two roofs displayed below which one, in your opinion, looks better?

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Quality Cedar Roofing Only Roof Life of Oregon Provides

For weeks we’ve been educating you on what a poor roof maintenance or installation looks like. We’ve explained the pitfalls of using zinc strips and even where moss grows on your roof.

Today we’d like to share with you what a quality cedar roofing project looks like. The difference is pronounced and unsurpassed by our competitors.

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Maintained Vs. Unmaintained Shake Roofs Pt. 2

Today we conclude our two part series on maintained and unmaintained shake roofs. Yesterday, we showed you what a maintained and unmaintained shake roof looks like and how you can tell.

Today, we’ll show you what a maintained roof with a stain looks like and explains why staining your shake roof is not a good option.

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Maintained Vs. Unmaintained Shake Roofs Pt. 1

Believe it or not, if you stood on your roof and looked around the neighborhood you could tell which of your neighbors is or is not maintaining their roof. We understand you may have a fear of heights, or not know what you should be looking for, so we decided to bring you a rooftop view from the comfort of your computer.

To help you understand what a maintained or unmaintained shake roof looks like we created this two part video series. Today we look at the difference between a well maintained roof and a roof that has not been maintained at all.

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Cedar Roofing Materials: Where Roof Life of Oregon Gets Their Materials

Where in the world did you find a 600-year-old cedar tree? Would you believe British Columbia, Canada? That’s about 5 hours north of Portland Oregon. I had one of our mills send me some pictures of the method of finding, preparing for, cutting, and then air hauling the bolts of cedar to the road. The trucks pick them up from there and take them to the mills. Of course, not all cedar is done this way, just the best old growth stuff. The other 85% of the cedar used for roofing and siding will be harvested from 300-400 year old tree’s while harvesting the Douglas Fir, Hemlock, and Spruce trees; these being use in the building trades.

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Cedar Roof Construction Part 2

On Monday Daniel White discussed the safety measures and precautions Roof Life of Oregon takes to ensure everyone is safe when starting your cedar roof construction project. Today, Daniel explains how we load your roof with your roofing materials and why this is important.

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Corners Roof Contractors Cut On Your Cedar Shake Roof

Cedar shakes made specifically for you will make a difference and end up costing you less than the cheaper and lower grade cedar shakes used by most roofing contractors in Portland.

Its taken us 25 years, but we did it. We have worked long and hard grow to the point that the best mills in Canada make us our very own cedar shakes. This is a huge blessing for all involved. A win-win situation. The standards are nothing short of perfect and because we skip all the middle-men, traditionally adding $30-$70 a square, we can bring you this material for a little more than all the other Portland roofing contractors offers for low grade cedar shakes. The difference to you as a homeowner is 80% less maintenance. Fewer repairs, less treatment, and a lot better looking roof profile.

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