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Are You in Need of Dry-Rot Repair?
Dry-rot is a fungal decay of wood that needs three things: the fungal spores, moisture and food (the wood in your house). Fungal spores can be found anywhere. The food you probably are wanting to keep in its current location. That leaves moisture as the easiest thing to eliminate.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling is one of the most stressful types of remodeling. To minimize the negative impact on you and your family, we believe in minimizing the time spent in your house. We work together with you to nail down all aspects of design, product selection and ordering. We finalize the contracts, the quantities needed and place the orders for the materials. What then? We wait. We wait for the cabinets to be built. We wait for them to and the other needed materials to be shipped. We receive your cabinets, sinks, faucets and lights to our warehouse and examine the boxes and contents for signs of damage.
Bathroom Remodel
The average bathroom remodel costs between $8,000 and $15,000 depending on the scope. Our most expensive bathroom to date featured a floating walnut double vanity, heated floors, glass tile full-wall backsplash, a trench drain shower room surrounding a tub filled by a spout from the ceiling with teak accents.
Miguel Villafane Ruiz – Lead Carpenter
Miguel Villafane Ruiz Our lead carpenter, Miguel Villafane Ruiz, is originally from the small rural town of San [...]
Renovation Versus Remodel
Renovation Versus Remodel What is considered a renovation versus a remodel? Typically remodeling involves a physical change to [...]
Design/Build
There are some builders who will throw any price at you, some will guess low to keep the conversation going; some will have a more accurate quote knowing what caliber of construction is expected in a certain area and by asking a few more questions. Some contractors are more honest than others. Even the best-intentioned individual can not anticipate just how many semi-custom touches you will want to include when it's all said and done. At Capital Builders we like to begin with the end in mind. Let us know your budget and we can help you make the best decisions to make your new home a reality!
Specializing in Houseboat Remodel and Repairs
Houseboat remodels have some unique requirements and Capital Builders is well versed in addressing these. We have established a dedicated following among the owners at a few moorages who call us for all their needs.
Skinny houses – Portland’s houses on a diet
Portland style shotgun homes or skinny houses add density to Portland and limit sprawl. While Portland may have traffic jams, Portland traffic is still far better than what is seen these days in L.A. These skinny homes are part of the reason that we see Portland maintaining its svelte figure. They live large on the inside with minimal care on the outside, ideal for a busy modern lifestyle. Once inside, home owners see no difference between their homes and other homes on the block because all room sizes are standard. There are other advantages, too! With smaller lots, the monthly payment is lower.
The Core Principles of Architecture
The core principles of architecture have remained intact for thousands of years and are inseparable elements in our architectural endeavors. The work should delight and raise spirits. The work should be robust and the work should be useful and function well for the people using it.
Slopes and Cross Slopes
Slope in one direction is relatively easy to address, but a lot with cross-slope presents additional challenges. There are some pretty sizable extra expenses that come from extra excavation, extra framing to fur walls inside tall foundation, walls which act to retain dirt on the outside, wider window and door trim material, extra retaining walls to create some flat outdoor living space.
ADUs in Portland, Oregon
There are expected to be more and more people in Portland. Where are they all going to stay? There are [...]
Ikea Kitchen Installed
Interested in having an Ikea kitchen unit installed? These pictures are from our 13th Ikea Kitchen we have installed. Contact [...]
Same Client, New Projects
Repeat clients let you know that you are doing things right. Our project list grows as we add air conditioning, replace water main, window replacement, microhood install, bathroom remodel, cut doorway into bedroom, asbestos abatement, install sliding patio door and back patio, plumbing and more.
Scappoose, Custom Prairie Shell
This custom shell we designed Prairie-style to fit the owners' particular lot and needs. The lot was one of the [...]
Houseboat Repairs – Bathrooms and More
My first experience with houseboats was 25 years ago when my parents bought a framed shell of a house with [...]
Dry Rot Repair: Roof & Gutters
Maintaining your roof & gutters is your best defense against dry rot repairs. Reputable contractors will only do dry-rot repairs on a “time and materials” basis unless it is absolutely clear on what is being fixed and what is not. A a home owner, you might be nervous about signing a blank check when it comes to repairs, but that is where the reputation of your contractor is paramount.
The Rosebud Cafe – New Look in Progress
Patrons of the former Wayside Inn complained about being very far from the waitstaff. The new owners have renamed the [...]
Raymond Street, Portland Home with Attached ADU
Capital Builders completed this house on Raymond Street in Portland in 2016. The house portion contains four bedrooms and two [...]
Bella Vista
After inspecting the siding, we could see where it had failed around the meter main, due to lack of flashing and there were issues elsewhere: under certain trim boards, and at their deck ledger board. Having already paid for some repairs last year we recommended not throwing good money after bad. They love the look of their house, so with a focus on longevity they decided to replace the smart panel product with with Hardipanel.
Storm Damage
Damage and consequential damage from storms is no small thing. We do yard clean-ups, gutter replacement, roof repair, downed tree [...]
Houseboat Demolition
Knowing how buildings are put together can expedite the demolition process. We dismantled this 700 square foot houseboat and transported [...]
Improper Flashing Leads to Dry Rot
After repairing storm damage on a clients roof, the owner asked us to look into the cause of some dry rot. When dry rot occurs, the fungi break down cellulose and hemicellulose, the components which give the wood strength and resilience. We found that almost all the roof penetrations were improperly flashed by the original roof installer which led to dry rot in multiple layers of the roof structure.