We completed the maintenance on these roofs last week and they are ready for another 4 years or so. Proper maintenance can lead to a much longer life. We've seen 15 year old shake roofs that are ready to be replaced and 25 year old shake roofs that could last another 10-15 years. We recommend repair and treatment every four years to extend the life the longest.
This home was roofed without drip edge on the gutter to roof intersections and t-metal on the gable ends of any dormers. We recommend metal flashing on all edges on any new roof installation and also recommend a retro-fit on any roof that was originally installed without. Gutter seams will also leak over time as the gutters on this home were beginning to do. We installed the appropriate metal flashing and sealed the leaking joints in the gutter to prevent fascia and under eave damage. Let us take care of your roof needs!
This week one of the projects we undertook was this Lake Oswego Cedar shake roof. The roof is about 20 years old and has a good number of years left. We power washed this particular roof, but power washing is not always necessary depending on debris and moss levels and condition of the roof. The advantage of power washing is that it restores the color of the shake roof. If preserving the roof is the most important function of any maintenance, we suggest repairs and treatment as the power washing is much more expensive and does put a little more strain on the roof.
Shake roofs can have a very unique, rustic appearance and can add character to any home. Properly maintained they can have a very long life expectancy as well, but they are expensive to install and maintain. More frequent, less costly maintenance on your shake roof can prevent much more costly maintenance or even premature replacement costs due to roof failure. The photos shown are of a small, ranch style, shake roof in the Beaverton area that has been sorely neglected. The moss build up in between the shakes and in the leading edge of the shakes can retain water which may cause the felt paper beneath the shakes to rot. If the paper rots then leaks are sure to come. Don't let this happen to one of the biggest investments you make in your home! Take care of your roof.
Moss, moss and more moss. Roofs in the pacific northwest endure some of the toughest conditions in the nation. Shade, moisture, wind, sun, freezing and more. Routine maintenance is the only way to prevent costly repairs or even premature roof failure! Shown is a ranch style home in the Hazel Dell area that has been neglected for a long while. The roof still has some life, but years have been taken off of this roof due to neglect. If your home has a layer of moss and/or debris, let us take care of it for you. After cleaning we can set up a blow off and treatment schedule that will eliminate the need for another extensive cleaning again. Call us for a free estimate!
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503-740-4808 Greater Portland Metro Area
Are you neglecting your roof? If that's the case then soon enough it WILL neglect you. Moss left on a roof retains moisture, roots deep into the roofing material and shortens the life of your roof. There is good news though. If you get to it sooner than later the life of your roof can be prolonged. Take the roof shown in the pictures. It is about 13 years old and, with proper maintenance, should last 25-30 years depending on the material. If the owner had left the roof in the condition it was in, who knows how long it would have held out. After our experienced and well trained technicians removed the moss and treated the roof it looked great and ready to go. Proper maintenance goes a long way, so don't neglect your roof until it gets a layer like the roof shown. We recommend treating your roof every 1-2 years so a full clean would not be necessary again.
www.northwestroof.com
www.facebook.com/northwestroof
360-910-8938 Vancouver and SW Washington
503-740-4808 Greater Portland Metro
