Roofer for Hire?
The Pacific Northwest is known for its diverse weather conditons, especially if you look over the last 12 months. We may not get 48″ of rain in 48hrs or winds in excess of 150mph, but we do get a taste of everything. That means we can get 12″ of snow, then 1” of solid ice, then 4″ of rain, then 60mph winds, then hail, and after all that has disappeared, we may get a two week run in summer of 100 degree plus days. It’s not easy being a roof in Portland. It’s also not easy being a roofer in Portland.
The Pacific Northwest is known for its diverse weather conditons, especially if you look over the last 12 months. We may not get 48″ of rain in 48hrs or winds in excess of 150mph, but we do get a taste of everything. That means we can get 12″ of snow, then 1” of solid ice, then 4″ of rain, then 60mph winds, then hail, and after all that has disappeared, we may get a two week run in summer of 100 degree plus days. It’s not easy being a roof in Portland. It’s also not easy being a roofer in Portland.
When hiring a roofing company, do your homework. A good roofing salemen can be a valuable resource when deciding how to approach your roofing project. He or she should be knowledgeable about the requirements and practices that a NW roof must stand up to. There should be no high pressure, just lots of information and education.