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Continue ReadingFor those of you interested in LEED design, Passive House construction, or good ol' fashion energy efficiency, I'm happy to announce the arrival of one of the most efficient products available today: Serious Windows.
Continue ReadingApogee Painting specializes in interior and exterior painting in Portland - they're your go-to contractors when you want to transform that drab dining room, spice up the sleepy stairwell, or brighten that bland bedroom.
Continue ReadingWingscapes, a Portland Built Partner, builds time-lapse camerias for photographing birds, plants, and yes, construction projects.
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Portland Built visits the Live/Work project where we discuss strategies for modern wall design. Learn how the project uses inexpensive materials like XPS foam to increase R-value and reduce moisture in the walls. Watch a video to see how it all comes together!
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Noe Gaxiola of Vale Insulation Group arrives on the scene to help keep us warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Spray foam seals the seams, and fiberglass bats insulate the wall cavities.
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Ever wonder what happens to Big Box Stores when they die? They grow wings and are reborn as Wal-Mart! Check out the retail giant's latest effort to build a second store in the Portland metro.
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Picking a roofer in Portland can mean the difference between a happy winter and a wet mess. Here's a few tips on what to look for when picking a roofing contractor.
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With the drywall in place, the radiant floor goes down and we're almost ready for a finished floor on the second story. The Live/Work Blog follows the crew as they pour a layer of lightweight concrete (Gypcrete) to provide a matrix for the radiant system.
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A big day at the Live/Work project in Portland - the siding is up, and windows and doors are in. Weather be damned!
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Looking for a great review on a decade's worth of architectural renovations? This Portland blog is THE site for information and insight on some of the city's most notable projects.
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Plumbing usually runs in the walls. Except when you want a high-performance home. At the Harpoon House they've taken the inside and put it on the outside. See why this makes perfect sense.
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Ever wonder when it makes sense to add more insulation? Learn how ongoing heating costs compare to the expense of installing more insulation.
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Continue ReadingPortland Built is a site dedicated to the great things being built in and around Portland, Oregon. We’re writing about green development, sustainability, design, architecture, and the outstanding businesses and artisans of the region.
