Metal roofing in Salem is very effective and durable. It can also save you $500 with a tax credit. Edit: This credit has expired and is no longer available to home and business owners after the 2016 tax year. Did you know that homeowners will be eligible to receive a tax credit worth up to $500 Read more…
With so much precipitation in Oregon, it’s important to consider the underlayment your Salem roofers are using on your home or business. There are two main types of roofing underlayment: synthetic roofing underlayment, and felt (which comes in varying thicknesses). Whichever one you pick, its primary purpose is to act as a water barrier and Read more…
In short, yes, Salem roofers can roof a house in the winter, but they are at the weather’s mercy. Slate & Slate Roofing is a year-round Salem roofing company, which means, yes. Homes and businesses can be roofed in the winter months. The problem is never the temperature; our expert Salem roofers can bundle up Read more…
Many Salem homeowners are receiving tax credits for eco-friendly roofing thanks to Energy Star. Slate & Slate Roofing carries numerous Energy Star approved brands. Edited: As of 2017, the Federal Tax Credit program has ended for Energy Star. Homeowners are no longer eligible to receive the $500 credit on their taxes. They say there are Read more…
The roofing industry has a lot of jargon, which can confuse even generally construction-savvy customers at times. In this post, we want to break down some of the more common roofing terms so you know what your Salem roofing contractors are trying to tell you, and so you know what to ask questions about. Algae Read more…
If your roof gives you issues after it snows, you should call a Salem roofing company immediately. The Willamette valley doesn’t see a lot of snow, generally. At least in most areas. Salem roofing contractors aren’t generally accustomed to dealing with snow on roofs. While it can create a problem for your home or business Read more…
Green roofing is an old concept that has seen substantial improvements as of late, and it is starting to receive a lot more attention as it becomes more effective. Many Salem roofers and Portland roofers alike have done their fair share of research on green roofs, because consumers and businesses have become more keen to Read more…
Salem roofers are very busy in the spring and summer after the winter storms have taken their tolls on home and business owners. Get a jump on things and inspect your roof after a storm, so you can get your project done sooner and minimize further damage. Following all of the recent flooding and other Read more…
Protect your home from flood-like conditions by keeping gutters clear and hiring a Salem roofer to perform roof repairs as quickly as possible. The flooding in Oregon has gotten bad enough that Governor Brown has declared a state of emergency in 13 counties. Our home county, Marion County, has been included on this list. We Read more…
Salem roofing contractors see a lot of algae. This is largely due to the moisture and tree cover that is widespread in Oregon. Algae growth can cause problems for roofers in Salem, Oregon and surrounding areas. Algae growth is very difficult to entirely prevent in Oregon, as the heavy moisture is unavoidable. While algae can Read more…
