Category: Roofing Tips
Custom Tapered Insulation Roofing Solutions: Prevent Pooling Water on Your Roof
If you have ever experienced it, you know how much of an annoyance and an inconvenience a leaky roof can be for homeowners or apartment renters. In most cases, a leaky roof is the result of a variety of factors including the age of the roof and improper drainage. In the past, solutions to the [...]
Read moreEmergency Roof Repair: How to Have your Roof Repaired in an Emergency
Discovery of a leaking roof in your home can be quite upsetting. Your roof should be protecting the inside of your house and keeping it water-tight. It is one of the most important things on your exterior to protect you from rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Many people go into panic mode when they notice [...]
Read moreWhat to look for in a professional roofing company
Taking a little time to research roofing companies before starting a roofing project can save you money and headache. It’s particularly pertinent to do a brief study of such contractors because of the importance of the project, namely, your roof. When starting this process, take the time to note a roofing company’s vital business information, [...]
Read moreRoofing with and around Skylights
Skylights present a particular challenge to a roofing or reroofing project. Aside from making sure that new roof components fit appropriately around skylights, one must make sure that it is properly sealed and weather-resistant. Fortunately, Gresham Roofing has plenty experience working with custom roof features and knows the proper techniques for sealing with our certified [...]
Read moreTalking Roof Shingles for Reroofing Projects
As any homeowner who’s considering a roofing project knows, shingles come in a wide variety of shapes and colors. This is great for those wishing to customize the look of their roof but it can, at times, be a bit overwhelming. When deciding upon a shingle design, it’s important to keep in mind the ultimate [...]
Read moreSacramento Lofts Green Roofing Project
We are excited to announce the addition of our Green Roofing Systems! We completed our first green roof project this year at the Sacramento Lofts in NE Portland. We used a pre-vegetated system called Live Roof. The plantings were ordered 9 months prior to installation so that they could be grown. There are many advantages [...]
Read moreUniflex Roof Coatings – A new way to be energy efficient!
Nowadays, home owners are looking for affordable ways to make their homes environmentally greener and help their energy efficiency. One of the easiest methods to cut down on energy costs, substantially improve energy efficiency, and properly seal your home is to opt for modern roof coatings. Present-day roof coatings lower energy usage by limiting the [...]
Read moreNails or Staples when Re-Roofing?
Are you thinking about re-roofing? Are you going to do it yourself or hire a roofing contractor? There are some things about roofing that you will want to know either way. When attaching shingles to your roof, you can use staples or nails. I’ll make the first part of this simple; DON”T EVER USE STAPLES!!! [...]
Read moreWhat types of questions do you need to consider asking when hiring a roofing contractor?
First and foremost, make sure they have the proper licensing and insurance to get the job done with as little risk to you and your home as possible and that they have a history of providing quality workmanship. Lastly, ask what type…s of materials they will use in the construction of your roof and what [...]
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