Is your siding holding up against the PNW weather? This expert guide covers how to spot damage early, why vinyl siding struggles in our climate, and when siding repair—or full replacement—makes sense for Portland, Seattle, and coastal homeowners.
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SFW Construction is the Pacific Northwest leader in Targeted Siding Repairs (we even coined the phrase). Our carpenters are highly-skilled craftsmen who know home exteriors and waterproofing details better than anyone else. They can inspect and repair a damaged area of your home's exterior and finish the repair with a flawless integration into your existing material without the need to "fix" or replace the rest of your home's siding that is still in good shape. This saves you money by prolonging the cost replacing all of your home's siding.4 MIN READ
Protecting your home as the safe environment in which you and your family live, knowing it is one of the most significant investments you'll ever make, is a top priority for most homeowners. Part and parcel of home maintenance is repairing or replacing rotted trim on your house. SFW Construction is a recognized and established home restoration company serving the Pacific Northwest for decades and can help you improve your house trim and preserve the integrity of your home.2 MIN READ
Everyone loves to do DYI home repairs. Often, you can do some YouTube research, maybe consult a handy friend and start your project. But, there are some exterior repairs that you want to rely on an expert.2 MIN READ
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, many of us are at home without a lot to do. Or, we're working from home and noticing things about our homes we were unaware of pre-COVID. So why not conduct a self-assessment home check-up.5 MIN READ
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.4 MIN READ
One phase in selling your home is having your home inspected. This key piece of information can have a huge impact on the sale of your home. A home inspection that reveals exterior issues can derail a home sale. It can also slow down a sale until repairs can be made. Neither scenario bodes well for the seller.2 MIN READ
Lower interest rates and below-average home inventory means this could be a great time to sell your home. But with the rainy season upon us, potential buyers and Home Inspectors are on the lookout for water damage, dry rot, roofing issues, and other home repair concerns that might delay or complicate the sale of your home.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?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.
