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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.

Roofing Before Landscaping

Every summer we get calls from homeowners asking how and when they should schedule their home maintenance projects around each other; “should I paint or get my roof cleaned first?”, …

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Dirty Roofs Cause Moss

All of us eat a little bit of it, some play in it and most of us breathe it. Some of our sports are named after it. We have filters, …

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Is Laundry Detergent A Good DIY Moss Killer?

There’s an old wives’ tale that’s been around for a longtime that says laundry detergent is a good homemade roof moss killer. Well, it will kill the moss. But it …

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Why Zinc Sulfate Is Bad For Your Roof

Key Takeaways Despite its known dangers, zinc sulfate has become a popular method of fighting moss growth on roofs due to its accessibility and low cost. Zinc sulfate is inherently …

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Copper / Zinc Strip Failure – Moss in the Portland Area

We’re on a 7 year old asphalt shingle roof. This is actually the best I have ever seen a copper or zinc strip work. This is actually copper so it …

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How Moss Damages Your Roof: 4 Things You Should Know

Key Takeaways Moss is a small, nonvascular flowerless plant that typically forms in dense, mat-like green clumps with a spongy feel. The presence of moisture, shade, and organic debris can …

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Zinc Strips – Are They A Waste of Time & Money?

Zinc stripes are the latest invention for fungus and moss control. These very thin metal strips can be easily installed by most homeowners or roofers with galvanized roofing nails. Unfortunately, …

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