Home Restoration Resources
How To Determine If You Need New Siding
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Often siding contractors will tell you that you need to entirely reside your home when a small targeted siding repair could be conducted. This common dishonest practice has made knowing when you need a full reside very difficult for homeowners—often ending in a waste of time and money.How To Know If Your Chimney Chase Needs Repair
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Homeowners often ask why the rest of their home is holding up, and the chimney chase looks ten years older and shows signs of dry rot. One of the more common areas for exterior repairs are on and around wood chimney chases.Four Stages Of Home Repair For New Homeowners
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Have an extensive list of repairs, wondering where to start? This article will discuss what issues should be on the top of your repair list and what can maybe wait until next year.Favorite Backyard Recipes And Games
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Summer deck parties are a great way to spend time with friends and family this year. Hosting a party outside allows you to follow social distancing guidelines while still throwing a party to remember.Safe Summer Deck Parties During COVID-19 Quarantine
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The transition from Spring into Summer is an excellent time to slow down, take it easy, and enjoy time in the backyard, especially with the weather getting better. As June comes to an end, we start to plan for future summer deck parties and Independence Day, which is just around the corner.What Is A Building Envelope?
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Your home's building envelope is all of the exterior elements that maintain a dry, heated, or cooled indoor environment. Building envelope design involves both architectural and engineering practices that draw from all areas of homebuilding.Should I Get Fiber Cement Siding Or Vinyl Siding?
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When planning to update your home's siding, there are many factors to think about during the planning stage. One of the main items is to decide what type of material to use. In this article, we'll discuss how two of the common siding materials stack up against one another; James Hardie fiber cement siding vs. vinyl siding.Gutters and Downspouts
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Gutter and downspout maintenance and even replacement is an essential—sometimes overlooked part of roofing systems in Portland. Most gutter and downspout solutions are not well-designed for the volume of water we get in the Pacific Northwest.Construction Defect Repairs
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Construction defects in home building and renovation projects typically fall within one of three categories: design, workmanship, or materials. Construction defects become apparent when they cause a home component to fail or a problem in the practical functionality of an aspect of your home.Springtime Deck Repair
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A deck is a great place to socialize, barbeque, and enjoy the company of family and friends, or sometimes just relax and sunbathe or read a book. The deck pulls you outside of your home to enjoy the fresh air and the surrounding natural environment.