Snow loads

Snow loads When designing or engineering a home in our area, the snow load that a roof is designed for is taken from the County Building Department’s snow load information. Using this data for a home’s design is a part of the design requirements for a homebuilder

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Ice dams

Ice dams We have been experiencing a more than normal amount of severe winter weather, with more than the normal snowfall amounts and extremely cold temperatures that stay well below freezing even during the day. Even in a normal winter the possibility of the formation of ice

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high tech energy savings

high tech energy savings can be anything from replacing incandescent light bulbs with LED lamps to fully automating your home. New homes in Oregon are required to have a majority of energy efficient lamps in light fixtures. This means CFL or LED lamps (light bulbs) are required usage. Of these

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Energy Efficient Faucets

Energy Efficient Faucets

Energy Efficient Faucets We usually associate energy efficient appliances with machines like washers, dryers, and refrigerators. Small appliances and fixtures can make a difference too. Take the new touch control faucets that save water and energy. Besides saving water and energy these fixtures also provide convenience and

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Winterizing Your Home

Winterizing Your Home

Winterizing Your Home The recent cold blast is a good reminder to get your home ready for winter by winterizing your home. Besides having your sprinkler system blown-out you should close your foundation vents. An even better idea is putting insulation blocks in the vents and insulation

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New Home Maintenance

New Home Maintenance

New Home Maintenance Like a new car it does not take too long before regular maintenance is needed for your home. Like your car the maintenance needs of a home are partially dependent on the passage of time, but instead of mileage as a milestone a home’s

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A newly completed custom home

A newly completed custom home We just completed the pictured home in Sisters and are nearing completion on three more dwellings. As typical, we were able to complete on time and under budget. It’s always nice to successfully complete a project, in particular when the Owners are

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consider moving to bend oregon

consider moving to bend oregon People from all over considering a move have the Bend Oregon area under consideration as their new home. The Central Oregon area is a relocation destination for people nationwide, as well a people from all over the world. Many of these people

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home-ownership advocacy

home-ownership advocacy I believe that there are many reasons for home-ownership. Historically speaking, the fore-fathers of the United States of America thought land ownership so important to making a responsible citizen they only allowed landowners to right to vote. I don’t think any of us would agree

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