Roofing Tips, Seasonal Advice & Northwest Weather
Practical guidance from our crews for homeowners across Snohomish, King, Pierce, Skagit, Whatcom and Thurston counties.
- Roofing Tips
Moss on Northwest Roofs — Why It Grows Here, and How to Get Rid of It Safely
Shade, damp and mild winters make western Washington ideal for moss. Here's what it actually does to a roof and how to remove it without doing more harm than the moss.
- Seasonal
Getting Your Roof Ready for the Puget Sound Rainy Season
The first real rain of October finds every weak point on a roof. Here's the checklist to work through in September, while the weather still lets you.
- Local Weather
Atmospheric Rivers and Windstorms — What They Do to a Western Washington Roof
Our storms are less about hail and more about days of driven rain and sustained wind. Here's the damage that combination causes and what to inspect once it passes.
- Roofing Tips
Seven Signs Your Roof Needs Attention Before Winter
Most roof failures announce themselves months in advance. These are the seven signs worth acting on, and what each one usually means.
- Seasonal
Spring Gutter and Downspout Maintenance After a Wet Winter
After five months of rain and needle fall, spring is when gutter problems are easiest to find and cheapest to fix. Here's the walkthrough.
- Local Weather
Snow, Ice and the Rare Cold Snap — Ice Dams and Attic Ventilation
We only get a few days of snow a year, which is exactly why local roofs aren't ready for it. Here's how ice dams form and how to stop them.