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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.

When To Replace Your Cedar Roof in Portland

Cedar shake roofs are not only one of the most beautiful kinds of roofs, but they are also the most durable. If you use the right material, meaning 100% vertical-grain …

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The Costs of Different Roof Types

When choosing a roof type, you have several choices for shingles: Asphalt Cedar Tile Metal Synthetic (Composite) How Roof Types are Priced Roof installations are priced per “square,” which is …

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What is a Shake Alternative Roof?

In Portland, many of our new developments include homes with predominantly shake roofs. These homes are 20-25 years old, and are starting to need new roofs. Lately, I’ve been asked …

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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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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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New To Portland? Here Are 5 Things To Know About Your Roof.

If you just moved to the Portland area and looking for a new roof, check out these 5 things to know about your roof from Roof Life of Oregon Founder …

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Tree Debris on Roofs in Portland, Oregon

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 …

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Looking to buy a home in the Portland Area?

Home inspectors check all aspects of your home, while they are useful, you are not always guaranteed an expert in all aspects of the home. A large percentage of home …

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Oh what do you do in the winter time……?

     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 …

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