Serving The Seattle Area

2020-11-18T11:54:27-08:0006/19/2017|Categories: General Contractor|

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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.

Wood Decay

2020-11-18T10:49:23-08:0003/17/2016|Categories: Dry Rot Repairs|Tags: |

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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.

Pressure Washing Is Important

2025-06-13T14:25:35-07:0003/15/2016|Categories: Exterior Painting|Tags: |

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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.

Modern Home Future Proofing

2021-02-16T10:19:04-08:0012/06/2015|Categories: Targeted Home Repairs|

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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.

All Season Painting

2020-11-18T07:53:03-08:0004/08/2015|Categories: Exterior Painting|Tags: |

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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.