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First, there was the Space Needle, then there was Starbucks, and now there's SFW Construction! That's right, we are taking our home repair services, along with our lofty reputation for excellence, up north to Seattle. We will service the Greater Seattle Community from our two offices, one in Seattle and one in Renton.2 MIN READ
Wood siding is a beautiful investment that can last a lifetime – if you treat it correctly. Repairs for neglected siding can run into the thousands when small wood siding maintenance projects turn into dry rot, water intrusion, or failed paint.2 MIN READ
We get a lot of questions on how our crews operate for siding repairs and wood rot repairs. The following infographic (print and share with family and neighbors) details how we do it.2 MIN READ
We’re pretty big restoration and historic painting nerds here at SFW Construction. Portland certainly has lots of homes with old lead paint, and paint exposed to harsh elements. So, make sure your home is safe and healthy with an exterior paint checkup: self-inspection at least once a year.3 MIN READ
Wood decay can be a big problem for both new and experienced homeowners but particularly plagues those of us who live in the often damp Pacific Northwest. Despite its colloquial name, dry rot is most often caused by communities of fungi growing in wood with high moisture saturation.1 MIN READ
With a few sunny days under our belt already in 2016, it’s apparent that spring has sprung in Portland! Next time you venture outside to tend the garden or mow the lawn, take a few moments to check up on your home’s paint, make sure you don't see any paint stains.2 MIN READ
SFW Construction LLC has become a leading Portland remodeling contractor. If services like Uber, Netflix, and Redfin have leveraged technology to give their customers more choices and flexibility while cutting costs in their industries, why can’t the contracting industry follow suit?1 MIN READ
Pressure washing is an important part of any painter's process. Due to the wet weather in Portland, we see siding often covered in mold, fungi, and other organisms. Although many of these micro and macroscopic organisms are harmless to your siding, they can cause paint adhesion to fail and that can cause It flaking. Pressure washing can wipe the years of grime off and give our painters a clean surface.3 MIN READ
Today's homes are much more energy-efficient and built to last. The wood framing is often replaced with galvanized steel to avoid dry rot and water damage. The sealers and paints are long-lasting, nonvolatile, and eco-safe. In place of tar paper building envelopes, they are now right out of the space age and designed to wick away moisture and resist the wind from pushing moisture into your home. Roof shingles are made of more durable materials and last much longer.1 MIN READ
Why wait until summer to schedule your whole house exterior paint job. You might not realize we can successfully paint your home in all four seasons. That's right, all-season painting. All that's required is a few days of dry weather and temperatures above 45 degrees. Paintwork scheduled in the summer is also the most expensive.
