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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.

Pros & Cons of Slate Roofs

Because asphalt shingles have dominated the roofing market for years, many Portland homeowners aren’t aware that they have other options for roof tiles. Slate roofs have a lot of benefits …

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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 Composition Roof?

A composition roof gets its name because the shingles are composed of several different materials, instead of a single material like wood, metal or clay. Composition roof shingles can be …

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Why Composites Are the Best Roofing Alternative

Affordable, stylish, durable, eco-friendly: If these are the words you envision yourself using to describe your new roof, then composite roofing is the way to go. An alternative roofing option …

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The 3 Best Roof Types in the Pacific Northwest

We here at Roof Life have a deep appreciation for how roofs can complement the overall aesthetic of your home. This is why we work to ensure that all roofs …

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How to Choose the Best Roof Color for Your Home

One of the things you learn quickly as a homeowner is just how many details you have to be aware of in your home. Everything from the last time you …

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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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Watch: Pros & Cons of Composite Shake Shingles

Portland’s favorite roof is a cedar shake, but people are looking for alternatives to costly wood. Jerry explains the pros and cons of synthetic shake roofs. Benefits of Composite Shake …

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Say What?! Roof Jargon Explained.

Roof jargon can be overwhelming, and honestly, a lot of roofers will use it to confuse you. Roof Life of Oregon is here to do the opposite of that. We …

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