Airtight Windows Reduce Energy Costs

One of the seldom recognized contributors to energy costs and efficiencies is type and installation of your system. Installing your windows to the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) standard will ensure that the windows are sealed air tight and optimum for energy savings. Will give you our recommendations on how your windows should be installed and what you should avoid.

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Understanding The Signs Your Siding Tells You

Its been stated that animals know and can sense when a storm or major natural disaster is going to occur; your home works the exact same way. Your home gives you clues, some subtle and some major, when it’s time to replace or perform maintenance. We’re going to discuss specifically the signs your siding shows when it needs a little TLC.

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Painting Project Completed in Portland, OR

Karen S. of Portland, OR recently chose 1st Oregon Exteriors to complete her painting project on her home. This project included a home painting using Sherwin Williams Resilience Satin Paint on the full exterior of the house.

Karen had her entire house, including her door, painted with a lifetime warranty paint. At 1st Oregon Exteriors, we always put two coats of paint on your house. This is a required step by Sherwin Williams in order to get their lifetime warranty on their paint. You wont see peeling or cracking in your paint as a result.

If you like the way Denise’s house looks, and you’re thinking of having your home exterior painted, 1st Oregon Exteriors is the company you want to call. Call us at (503) 925-0124 or fill out our form for a free painting estimate.



Siding Repair Project Completed in Tigard, OR

Jeff D. of Tigard, OR recently chose 1st Oregon Exteriors to complete his siding repair and painting project. This project included an exterior house painting, the installation of a new french door, new crown and trim around the door, dry rot repair, and new cedar siding for the dry rot.

Jeff chose a cedar finger joint material for his siding replacement and then we painted the siding with Kelly Moore Satin paint. We used the Kelly Moore Acry-Shield line of paint which is a 100% acrylic exterior paint. The oil/latex stain base is deigned to enhance the natural beauty of exterior wood while resisting color-fade caused by the sun’s UV rays.

If you like the way Jeff’s house looks, and you’re thinking of having your siding replaced, 1st Oregon Exteriors is the company you want to call. Call us at (503) 925-0124 or fill out our form for a free siding estimate.



Painting Project Completed in Tigard, OR

Denise H. of Tigard, OR recently chose 1st Oregon Exteriors to complete her painting project on her home. This project included an exterior home painting using Sherwin Williams Resilience Satin Paint, re-caulking the siding, and fixing some siding dry rot.

Denise had her entire house painted including the garage door, fascia, and gutters with a lifetime warranty paint. By applying two coats of Sherwin Williams Resilience Satin Paint, Denise wont have to worry about her home exterior for many years to come.

Additionally, the caulking we used can only be found with major commercial contractors. The Sonolastic 150 VLM is an amazing and wide range application that is trusted because of its superior stability and durability. It comes with a 20 year warranty so long as a 1/4 inch space is maintained around the entire house between the siding.

Denise chose SW6180 oak moss for the home’s body color and SW 2859 beige for her home’s trim color. Additionally, her deck was painted with a coat of Sherin Williams Woodscapes to guarantee no tanmin bleed on the nail head, knots and butt ends.

If you like the way Denise’s house looks, and you’re thinking of having your home exterior painted, 1st Oregon Exteriors is the company you want to call. Call us at (503) 925-0124 or fill out our form for a free painting estimate.



Painting Project Completed in Gresham, OR

Charles & Pat S. of Gresham, OR recently chose 1st Oregon Exteriors to complete their painting project on their home. We have a great before and after shot to show you the difference 1st Oregon Exteriors can have on your exterior home appearance.

Charles and Pat chose our Sherwin Williams Duration Satin Paint; the absolute best paint you can buy. After a thorough pressure wash and priming of the bare wood areas, we were ready to begin the transformation process. In addition to having their home painted, Charles and Pat had us install a new gutter system including corrugated downspouts to prevent clogging.

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Painting Project Completed in Lake Oswego, OR

Karen D. of Lake Oswego, OR recently chose 1st Oregon Exteriors to complete her painting project on her home. This project included a home painting using Sherwin Williams Resilience Satin Paint, re-caulking the siding, replacement of some home siding, and the installation of wooden framed windows.

The painting process included a three step process of pressure washing the entire home, priming the cedar siding, and then applying two coats of Sherwin William Resilience Satin Paint. 1st Oregon Exteriors uses Sherwin Williams Resilience Satin Paint because it’s backed by a lifetime warranty.

Additionally, the caulking we used can only be found with major commercial contractors. The Sonolastic 150 VLM is an amazing and wide range application that is trusted because of its superior stability and durability. It comes with a 20 year warranty so long as a 1/4 inch space is maintained around the entire house between the siding.

Karen had a wide selection of colors to chose from. In the end she chose oat bran for the home’s body color, belle grove light amber for her home’s door color, roasted sepia for her home’s window color, and stone manor for her roof line and belt color.

If you’re having your house painted this summer 1st Oregon Exteriors is the company you want to call. Call us at (503) 925-0124 or fill out our form for a free painting estimate.



New Video for 1st Oregon Exteriors

I got a new web video made for 1st Oregon Exteriors. It’ll soon be embedded on the home page, but I thought I’d give you a sneak peak here. I hope it lets you know how much we really do care about doing a good job on your home!

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Are you ready for a free estimate for your next siding, windows or painting project?

P.S. We also made a new video for our Portland roofing company, Roof Life of Oregon. Have a look at our Roof Life of Oregon video when you’re done here.



Looking for Vinyl Siding? Look no more…here's why!!

I have watched the siding business from the front row for 13 years. I’ve found it interesting to watch which siding works and which siding fails in Portland’s unique weather. Obviously, the OSB type siding failed. (OSB includes LP, Masonite, Weyerhaeuser siding products.)

At 1st Oregon Exteriors, we don’t install vinyl siding…and I’ll tell you why.

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Portland Weather Wall Woes: Part 2 – Roofs, Peeling Paint and Defective Siding

PSSSST! I’d like to save you a lot of money and a ton of stress…

no sidewall flashingWhen your home was built, just after the framing went up, they installed your roof. In new production type homes this roofing service is given to the lowest bid roofing contractor in town. (Over at Roof Life of Oregon, we never bid on new construction because we can’t bring ourselves to cut those kind of corners.) Unfortunately for home owners who need to replace their roof, a lot of replacement roofing contractors follow the same line of thought. Sell the re-roof for a cheap price and then cut every corner in the book. Fast is the standard rule for these guys, and most times, important details are overlooked for the sake of the almighty dollar.

This one concept is very important for you to realize, as it is a mistake made over and over by the vast majority of homeowners. It ends up costing them more than they could ever imagine. It reminds me of a saying by a great man named John Ruskin who said Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.

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