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The Roof Life of Oregon Official Blog

Roofing is complicated, but we hope you find value in the various topics and posts we’ve procured over the years from our exceptional service to the Greater Portland Metro. If you have any additional questions, please Contact Us.

Animals On Your Roof?

There’s a car insurance commercial where a raccoon is inside the attic eating all the fluffy stuff, and he says, “I’ve already had like three babies.” Well, we’ve actually seen …

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Why Should Your Roofer Follow Codes?

If your roofer doesn’t follow codes, you could end up with some serious problems. For the most part, when the city tells you to install a roof a certain way, …

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Watch: What Happens When You Mix & Match Components On a Roof?

  Daniel talks about what happens when your roofer mixes and matches different manufacturer parts on your roof. Most of the time it’s problematic. Find out why. Call the guys …

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Warning Against Using Architectural Shingles on Shiplap Roofs

Recently, I had to stand in a client’s kitchen and tell him that his seven-year-old roof needed to replaced. The culprit? An architectural shingle on top of a shiplap deck. …

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Nails or Staples? The Choice Matters.

Similar to heated debates between Fords and Chevys, the roofing industry has a history of being split between staples vs. nails. Whether you’re looking to replace your entire roof or …

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Daniel’s #1 Tip for Hiring a Roof Inspector

When it comes to hiring roof inspectors, just like every other industry, there are good ones and there are bad ones. It can be really difficult to decipher between the …

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Why Are My Shingles Lifting?

If you have a lift in the middle of your roof with nothing around it, it could be a plywood pop, a sure sign of your shingles lifting.  When you …

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Watch: Why Are My Shingles Lifting?

Your roof is a living, breathing animal (not literally- but it’s helpful to think of it like that). It expands and contracts and needs lots of air circulation. If an …

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The Problem with Paying by the Piece for Roofing

Paying by the piece for roofing is a way that roofing companies get away with paying their employees less than they are worth. Roofers are paid in one of two …

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