DMH homeowner journal
Roofing advice for real Northwest homes.
Plain-language guides for the rainy, mossy, tree-lined reality of owning a home around Puget Sound.
Moss, rain, and ventilation: the Northwest roof reality
Rain is part of life here. The bigger question is whether your roof can dry, drain, and breathe between storms. Here’s what to look for before a small issue becomes a bigger project.
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What storm damage documentation should you collect?
After a windstorm, a clear and dated record makes both the insurance claim and the roofer’s quote easier. What to photograph, what to write down, and which receipts to keep.
Seven signs you may need a new roof
Roofs rarely fail overnight. Seven signs — most visible from the ground, a few only from the attic — and what each one says about repair or replacement.
When does a roof need a permit?
In some Puget Sound cities a plain re-roof needs no permit; in Everett every one does. What usually triggers a permit, and each city’s rule in one place.
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