CC&L Roofing Company

09/21/2026

Your roof has a bigger impact on your home’s look than you might think. 🏠

Think about it. You can find the perfect siding color, obsess over the front door, update the landscaping... and then realize your roof takes up a pretty big part of what everyone sees. 😅

When it’s time for a roof replacement, color is worth thinking about.

Around the Pacific Northwest, timeless, nature-inspired tones often feel right at home. Think rich charcoals, warm browns, natural grays, and colors that complement the siding, brick, stone, and architecture already there.

And the material matters just as much as the color. Asphalt, metal, tile, slate, and cedar can each give a home a completely different personality.

Our advice? Don’t choose a roof based only on what’s trending right now. Choose something you’ll still love pulling into the driveway and seeing years from now. ❤️

Explore roofing options with CC&L Roofing:
https://ccandlroofing.com/services/roofing-services

Roof Specialists for all your roofing services in the Portland, OR area. Contact CC&L Roofing to get a free quote on the services we provide!

09/18/2026

What did the roof of a Portland home look like 100 years ago?

Depending on the home, you might have seen cedar, slate, or tile. Today, the choices have expanded considerably, with asphalt shingles, standing seam metal, modern tile systems, and other materials offering different combinations of durability, longevity, and architectural style.

The technology underneath the roof has evolved, too. Modern approaches to drainage, ventilation, flashing, and moisture management help roofing systems stand up to the Pacific Northwest climate.

At CC&L Roofing, we appreciate both sides of that evolution.

Since 1978, our team has worked throughout the Portland area on everything from modern roofing systems to historic restorations that require careful attention to existing materials and architectural character.

Roofing keeps evolving. Great craftsmanship never goes out of style.

https://ccandlroofing.com/services/historic-roof-restoration

09/09/2026

We’ve heard a LOT of roofing myths over the years. 😄🏠

So, let’s clear up a few Pacific Northwest favorites.

🌿 “Moss is really just cosmetic.”
MYTH. Moss loves our damp Oregon weather, but your roof definitely doesn’t love moss.

💧 “If my roof isn’t leaking, it’s fine.”
MYTH. By the time you see a leak inside, your roof may have been trying to tell you something for a while.

🏠 “All roofing materials are basically the same.”
MYTH. Metal, asphalt, cedar, tile, and slate all perform differently and have their own maintenance needs.

🌧️ “Metal roofs are SO loud when it rains.”
Not necessarily! With proper installation, a modern metal roofing system isn’t the rain-on-a-tin-shed experience you might be imagining.

When it comes to your roof, it’s better to know what’s actually going on than rely on something you heard years ago.

Got a roofing “fact” you’ve always wondered about? Drop it below and let’s see if it holds up. 👀

https://ccandlroofing.com/faqs

09/02/2026

We all know how this goes in Oregon. One minute it’s sunny, and the next it feels like it’s raining for six months straight. 🌧️

Before the wet weather settles in, September is a great time to make sure your roof is ready for it.

A loose shingle, worn flashing, or a small issue around a skylight or chimney might not seem urgent when it’s dry outside. But once the rain starts? That little problem can quickly become a leak you wish you’d caught sooner.

CC&L Roofing can inspect your roof, take care of needed repairs, and help you head into fall with one less thing to worry about.

Get ahead of the rain:
https://ccandlroofing.com/services/roof-repair-maintenance

08/24/2026

If someone suggested a metal roof 20 years ago, you probably pictured a bright red barn.

Today? You might picture some of the most beautiful homes in your neighborhood.

Modern metal roofing has become one of the fastest-growing roofing choices for homeowners, thanks to its sleek appearance, incredible durability, and ability to handle everything the Pacific Northwest throws at it.

From hot August afternoons to months of rain, a professionally installed metal roof is built to perform season after season while requiring very little maintenance.

Sometimes the best upgrade isn't just about today. It's about choosing a roof you'll love for decades.

Learn more:
https://ccandlroofing.com/metal-roofing

08/21/2026

Have you ever walked past an older Portland home or business and wondered about the families who've lived there over the last hundred years?

Historic properties have a way of connecting us to the past, and every detail matters, especially the roof that's protected those memories through decades of Oregon weather.

Restoring a historic roof isn't about making it look new. It's about preserving the craftsmanship, character, and architectural details that make the home special while ensuring it's ready for many more years of protection.

At CC&L Roofing, we believe every historic roof deserves the time, skill, and attention it takes to honor the story it was built to tell.

Learn more about our historic restoration expertise:
https://ccandlroofing.com/services/historic-roof-restoration

08/12/2026

Living in the Pacific Northwest comes with a lot to love.

Towering evergreens. Cooler summers. Beautiful neighborhoods.

It also means our roofs spend a lot more time dealing with moisture than many other parts of the country.

That's why moss prevention is part of being a homeowner here.

Regular inspections and preventative maintenance help catch debris buildup, improve drainage, and keep small problems from turning into expensive repairs.

Your roof works hard all year. Giving it a little attention before fall arrives is one of the best ways to help it last.

Learn more:
https://ccandlroofing.com/services

08/03/2026

August is full of checklists.

School supplies? ✔️
Busy schedules? ✔️
End-of-summer adventures? ✔️

While you're getting the family ready for fall, don't forget one thing that's been protecting your home all summer... your roof.

The weeks before Oregon's rainy season arrives are the perfect time for a roof inspection. Small issues like worn flashing, clogged valleys, or minor damage are much easier to fix now than after the first heavy rain.

A little preventative maintenance today can help you avoid unexpected repairs when fall weather rolls in.

Check one more thing off your list before summer ends.

Learn more or schedule an inspection:
https://ccandlroofing.com/contact