Home Restoration Resources
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.Picking The Best Siding For Your Home
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When you live in Oregon or Washington, your home will need to withstand tremendous amounts of wind, rain, and moisture as well as freezing winters and extreme summer heat. Siding is the skin that protects your home, so you know it’s got to be tough to stand up to the Northwest weather.Siding Repair Vs. Siding Replacement
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While it is true that siding is sometimes so dilapidated that replacement is a better option than a repair, much of the time targeted and skillful siding repair can be as equally effective as siding replacement, and at a fraction of the cost.Hiring The Right Siding Contractor
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Before you conduct your first web search for a siding contractor, you need to have a good idea of what it is you need. Are you looking for a siding upgrade? Or, do you have some siding that is damaged and needs repairing?