Roof Replacement

7 Scary Ways Pests & Rodents Damage Your Roof

Roof damage from animals is a real threat here in Hillsboro. Our rainy and wooded landscape is the perfect environment for pesky rodents and bugs to make their home. If you’re not careful, these pests will invade your property and cause some seriously freaky damage to your roof. Keep reading for some of the scariest …

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What is the ROI of a Roof Repair Project?

Here at Fivecoat Roofing, a common question we get for homes in the Portland area is, “what is the return on the investment (ROI) of a roof repair project?” Homeowners rightly want to know they’re getting something out of the investment in their roof. In today’s post, we’ve outlined considerations going into answering such a …

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Top 5 Causes of Roof Damage to Portland Homes

We’ve been working on roofs in the Portland area for over 40 years! During that time, we’ve seen it all. Over the years, we’ve learned about the most common causes of leaks and roof damage to homes in the Portland area. In today’s post, we’ll talk about the damage that can be caused by Portland …

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How to Protect Your Portland Home From Heavy Rain

Here in the Portland area, it’s easy to get used to what many Oregonians call the “Portland mist” — light drizzle that doesn’t let up. Unfortunately, we also get at least a few heavy rainstorms a year. Remember that storm in October 2016? There was a typhoon in Manzanita, power outages throughout Oregon and Washington, …

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Reputable Roofer in Portland

How to Choose a Reputable Portland Area Roofer

Your home is likely the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life. Maintaining your Portland area home, and maximizing the return on your investment, isn’t always easy. We’ve written before about why working on your own roof isn’t the best choice for most homeowners. So if you’re not going to be inspecting, maintaining, and …

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6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Complete Your Own Roofing Project

Summer in Portland is a really wonderful time of year. The rain is gone (finally!), the sun is out, and the days just keep getting longer. Summer’s a great time to start (or finish) a DIY roofing project at home. You might be thinking about planting a garden, upgrading your outdoor furniture, creating a play …

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