Archive for April, 2009

Composite Decking – All The Rage But Not Maintenance Free

When vinyl siding was gaining serious traction in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, one of the main claims and attractions was that “it never had to be painted.”   Just think, say goodbye to your painting tools.
Unfortunately, too many homeowners made the assumption, maybe with the assistance of unscrupulous salespeople, that not needing to be [...]

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Whether to Stain Over or Strip a Deck Down to Bare Wood

Here is a typical Portland deck exhibiting varying levels of stain remnant.
This deck is is great example of what we commonly encounter.   Parts of the deck are bare, leading the homeowner to think that simply cleaning and refinishing will suffice to provide a nice looking new finish.   However, the sections of the deck with substantial [...]

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Address Roof Moss Early and Save Money

First off, I apologize for the slightly blurry photo.   It’s not your eyes or monitor – it is our photo.   I still chose to post it because it is a good example of a young moss infestation.   This roof is a prime example of a roof that only requires a treatment to solve it’s moss [...]

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Beware of Incomplete Roof Cleaning and Treating Processes

I’m never certain whether it is the result of lack of experience and knowledge or an intentional plan to provide a service of limited value.

Regardless, some Portland roof cleaning contractors continue to offer to treat roofs (most commonly cedar) with treatments that should be preceded by power washing. Don’t get me wrong; we prefer [...]

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