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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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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These videos speak for themselves: watch as the walls go up on Portland’s Live/Work project!
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The crew from All American Concrete showed up in force today – complete with two trucks full of concrete, a heavy-duty pump, and enough trowels to fill a wheelbarrow.
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The crew arrives with a Bobcat and several thousand pounds of gravel to fill in under the future slab
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Concrete arrived at the Live.Work site today. Everything went exactly as planned – even the weather cooperated and blessed us with a rare sunny November day.
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Metal roofs last for nearly forever, require little maintenance, and can be recycled at the end of their life. Plus, metal roofs aren’t made with petroleum products…an A+ for sustainability!
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It’s hard to believe that only 5 days after breaking ground, the concrete crew is setting up shop. I’ve been told not to expect such efficiencies as the project moves forward, but it’s a nice start!
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Quick update on the excavation – after just two days, the site is ready to go. The photo above shows where the building will be placed. The depressions are for the footers that support the major structural areas of the building.
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As many long-time readers know, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time getting the Live/Work project off the ground. This small-scale infill development represents one of the many solutions for more affordable housing, smaller footprint, and economic sustainability (for more on the project, feel free to read the background over at my Live/Work blog). (more…)
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