Would you Believe your Roof Moves?
Have you ever looked up at your roof or your neighbor’s roof and noticed strange looking bumps or see 4 x 8 sections that look as if they are rising from below? Have you asked yourself “How can it look like that?” Your roof may only be 5 to 7 years old. Unfortunately, time and time again in the Portland metro area, we see this sort of thing. Would you believe your roof moves? This movement is called expansion and contraction. As the temperature heats up and cools down from day to night and from summer to winter, so does your roof. As your roof heats up, it expands. As your roof cools down, it contracts, and so does the plywood under the roofing. If the plywood and rafters were put on with NO space between the sheets then what will happen to the plywood when it needs to expand? This is a picture of what happens to your plywood when it can’t move.
The roof in this picture is only 6 years old, and the contractor pushed the plywood together with no space. This is the kind of work done by a roofing contractor that puts on roofs as fast as they can, for as cheap as they can, and who knows as little as they can. Oh yes, it happens, more than what is talked about. Why isn’t it talked about? You now know the down side of cheap!
At Roof Life of Oregon, we take the time to put your roof on correctly. Sure, it may take us a fraction longer to finish your roof than most contractors, but wouldn’t you want us to take the time to put on your roof correctly the first time? We think so also. That is why we offer Portland’s only Lifetime Workmanship Warranty; to give you peace of mind that your roof will last and work as it should.
Roof Life owner Patrick D. Morin to be featured on….
Be sure to tune to KPAM 860 AM tomorrow from 9am to 11am to hear Handy Randy interview me about the unique challenges of keeping your roof in good shape here in Portland!
If you want to stream it live at home or at work click on the Listen Live link at the top right of the page – http://www.kpam.com/programming/handy_randy_home_crew.shtml
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 how we do it! He also tells us the different levels of tree debris and how they need to be maintained.
He talks about Heavy debris on Portland Roofs and the difference between a backpack blow and a compressor blow. Shake, Composition, and Tile roofs require blowing for health and longevity.
He talks about composition shingle and what happens when tree debris is left on them. He also talks about why it is important to monitor the tree debris level on your roof.
If it has been a while since you have looked at your roof, let Roof Life come and check it out for you.
Call us for a Free Inspection!
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 get the junk off of it. The tree debris will cause water retention and it’s not good for your roof. Debris buildup creates diversions of water; causing unexpected leaks. The gutters need to be cleaned and free flowing now that the leaves are down. While that’s being done, an inspection can be made to see if all is well as far as functionality goes. Most of the walls, pipes, vents, and chimneys protruding through your roof need to be checked after a weather year like we just had. High heat, high winds and extreme cold. Man, what state do we live again?
Sincerely, Patrick D. Morin
Cracked Monier Tile Roof
Tile roofs are used for their longevity and looks, but if not cared for properly can leak and cause headaches like any other roofing material we maintain in the Portland Area. Patrick talks a little bit about how we take care of tile roofs at Roof Life of Oregon.
If your tile, shake, or composition roof hasn’t been checked in the last 5 years, call Roof Life of Oregon and have us scamper up on your roof to make sure your roof is at it’s best!
To read the scripted video, see below.
What are Key Ways and What Happens When there is Debris on My Roof?
Key ways are the spaces between the cedar shingles/shakes.
Most of the water channels down the key ways on its way to the gutters. Debris left in the key ways retains moisture and rots the wood.
When Roof Life of Oregon comes to your home to access the health of your roof, we check all the components of your roof, including the key ways, tobe sure that everything is working to its greatest ability.
Call or email us for a Free Estimate to get your key ways free of debris for a more efficient roof.
Roof leaks caused by no-caulk pipe flashing
Here’s how opting for the cheaper, no-caulk pipe flashing will cause rainwater to enter your home.
It’s worth having us come inspect your roof to make sure the rubber on your pipe flashings hasn’t deteriorated in the Portland weather.
Snow and Ice Dams on your Portland Roof
No matter what the type, slope, or the pitch of your roof, when it snows in Portland, Oregon it begins a chain of events that some roofs can’t handle. One of the events created as the snow begins to melt is an ice/snow dam.
This ice/snow dam can back the melting snow and ice from above like a dam pushing it past the fasteners. This is how the water finds its way into the attic and then your ceilings and walls. The valleys that collect and then direct your roof’s water drainage are critical areas. This is where the dams usually happen. In addition, the skylight, chimney and diverter flashings can also be overwhelmed as snow mounds up and then begins to melt. Continue Reading…