These two jobs just a few minutes from each other.    

This our fourth visit. I met with Portland Drone to look over some very difficult access areas. See their dropbox........

PORTLANDRONE Videos and Photos- Roof Inspection-St. David of Wales Church  SE Portland, OR

First job was a tile roof and the second job was the St. David of Wales Episcopal Church. 

This is the tallest building in Salem. Longtime residents know it as the 'Insley Building'. Built in 1927. Some cell tower equipment is being updated so the contractor wants a before-and-after roof inspection so they can't get blamed for any roof 'issues'. This is our second visit here with one more visit after the work is done.

This house being sold.  Owner relieved the roof should easily last at least 15 years if not longer. The only issue is that the 5 plastic vents have cracks in the hoods and these must be replaced. This is why we always recommend metal vents instead of plastic. Plastic cracks metal doesn't.        

North Portland, then NE Portland, then Hillsboro.  The north Portland job is a fully restored commercial building with a new PVC roof. This job is for a San Francisco based inspection company.  The NE Portland job is a large duplex that still has a good ten years remaining on the roof. The Hillsboro job is a three-tenant commercial building being bought by an investment group. This roof is shot and needs replacement.        

First job in Longview, second job in Camas.  The Longview job is for a company, based in Pennsylvania, who helps relocated professionals sell their home and find a new home at their new location. This roof still has some years left. The second job is a 72 square new Certainteed 'Presidential shake' 50 year roof. Three leaks here all because of bad valley detail. Nails for ridge shingles are too short. Many ridge pieces flat; they should have an apex. Roof doesn't need a redo but it needs a lot of rework. Sure seems like it would be better to consider doing it right the first time!    

These folks are being relocated by their employer.  Roof is an older Presidential Shake shingle that still has a good twenty years left.        

These two owners were certain they needed a new roof but I convinced them otherwise.  The two south-facing facets are worn but should still last three to five years. The rest of the roof should last eight to ten years.        

This cedar shingle roof is sixty-three years old and still in good shape! The row exposure is only 3". A very unique roof.