Spoke to Keri Foster of Foster Roofing. She says her roofs are going to be 3-4x the price of composition shingles. However, they come with a lifetime warranty and are much more green. They also provide superior cooling, as the roof doesn’t retain heat like asphalt shingles. Keri says to roof both houses with tar [...]
French doors are great for light and air. However, screening them can be difficult. Here’s an option that allows for a rolling/retractable system. Some manufacturers include Mirage, InVent, Breeze, and Wizard. Wizard is locally available through Kraft Mobile Screen Services.
* Please Note: Live/Work has moved! We’re now located at Portland Built. Please click here to see what it’s all about!* Communitecture is recommending the Integrity line of windows by Marvin. What makes these nice is that they are fiberglass on the outside (strong and paintable) with real wood casements on the inside. It will [...]
The Toto Aquia has an ingenious feature that allows you to flush .9 gallons or 1.6 gallons. It’s a great way to save water. It sells for around $300 online. Another comprable model is the Kohler/Sterling Stanton 402040. The Stanton sells for around the same amount.
* Please Note: Live/Work has moved! We’re now located at Portland Built. Please click here to see what it’s all about!* Here’s a great alternative to cedar, especially when applied high on a building. I saw these on display at the local Keith Brown building supply center. The photo above comes from here
Ok, this is some seriously sweet hardware: This is a product called “cable rail” and it’s designed to replace standard wood or metal pickets. It’s great because it allows light an a nice unobstructed view. The photo above comes from a website of the company Feeney Architectural . They also make a fantastic canopy product: [...]
Here’s a possible way to divide shop space: Reasonably affordable (a four-door set is $150 here) Pardon the hideous photo. The marketing department of these door companies are a little behind the times
* Please Note: Live/Work has moved! We’re now located at Portland Built. Please click here to see what it’s all about!* Check out these glass blocks. Not sure if they can be found state-side, but they’re pretty nice: Photo from the book Small Spaces: Good Ideas
Gypcrete both a general and trademarked term that refers to lightweight concrete used for sound insulation and radiant floor heating. In the past, it was applied then covered up by wood or other flooring materials.
Here’s a beautiful use for recycled glass: It’s a product made from cement and a mixture of recycled crushed glass. Locally it’s available through Pratt and Larson . Neat option for counter tops! Pratt and Larson 1201 SE 3rd Ave. Portland, Oregon 97214 503-231-9464