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In the Pacific Northwest, we don’t get the kind of wintery weather that plagues the upper Midwest or the Northeast. Still, when the cold air comes blowing down the Columbia River Gorge or the snow starts falling in the coast range, things can get icy...

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For the most part, there are two types of roofs: pitched and flat. Used mostly for industrial, commercial, or manufacturing facilities, flat roofing choices aren’t as plentiful as pitched roofs. Made mostly of bitumen, rubber membranes, or even tar,...

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The Columbia River Gorge, coastal ranges, and Cascade range all see snow and ice during the Winter season. Snow making its way to the ground in the greater Portland metro and other cities on the I-5 corridor is rarer. However, no matter where you live,...

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From clay tiles to thatched roofs to composite shingles, “traditional” roofing has changed over the past several centuries. A few decades ago, driving through a neighborhood meant seeing home after home with 3-tab shingles. The material was inexpensive,...

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As improvements are made in various types of roofing products, both in designs and durability, homeowners have a lot of options. Over the past few decades, traditional 3-tab shingles have been replaced by composite/asphalt shingles as the most common...

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Metal roofing can be seen almost anywhere. Covering bus stops in the city, covering barns in the countryside, or covering undercover play areas. Metal roofs are often used in these cases because of their longevity, easy maintenance, and simple aesthetic....

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