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Key Takeaways Roof mastic is a multipurpose sealant applied to roofs to create watertight barriers and patch small cracks, preventing leaks from penetrating a building’s framework, which can otherwise lead …
Read More It’s hard to know exactly when to replace your roof without getting a professional opinion, but there are a few signs that it might need to happen soon. People usually …
Read More When people put on a new roof, they often wonder about their gutters. I think a lot of people think it’s all one component. In fact, your roof and gutters …
Read More Patrick talks about some common DIY mistakes when people try to make simple repairs on their own roof. We don’t know who’s writing the DIY manuals these days, but Patrick …
Read More Why is it important to prep my plywood before re-roofing? Plywood prep is another thing that many roofers skip, and shouldn’t. It’s one of the costs that gets cut out …
Read More Can I reuse metal flashings during a re-roof? At Roof Life of Oregon, we recommend completely replacing all your metal flashings during a re-roof project. The codes have changed since …
Read More Executive Summary Mold thrives in moist and shaded areas with stale air, making attics especially vulnerable to mold growth, especially if they have poor ventilation or roof leaks. When unchecked, …
Read More When you hear that a big storm is coming, do you feel nervous about how your roof will hold up? Do you start wondering about roof preparation for winter, how …
Read More 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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