Project Portfolio

Salmon St. Addition

Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Features

  • » Recycling of construction debris
  • » Maintain grass buffer to keep sediment out of storm water
  • » Transplanted shrubs into backyard prior to excavation
  • » Fly ash concrete mixture for foundation and footings
  • » Used left over concrete to raise up rain barrels for watering raised gardens
  • » FSC certified lumber and sheeting for framing and finish carpentry
  • » LP Techshield radiant barrier roof sheeting for improved energy efficiency
  • » Recycled blue jean cotton insulation in walls and floor, cellulose fiber insulation in ceilings
  • » Double layered vapor barrier, caulking, and flashing for an air and water tight building envelope
  • » 4 foot operable Velux skylight for heat ventilation in the Summer
  • » Energy Star certified lifetime warranty Milgard Tuscany series windows with Low-E glass
  • » Reclaimed existing cedar deck and modified to fit new addition
  • » FSC certified 3/4" plywood for custom bookshelves and columns
  • » FSC certified solid Tigerwood flooring finished with OSMO-Polyx low VOC hardwax oil purchased from Ecohaus in Portland
  • » Sheet Marmoleum for new kitchen floor, re-use existing island cabinet
  • » Zero VOC paints and finishes including Acro-pure and Devinegreen by Miller, and Aura by Benjamin Moore wall finish. Miller’s Acrinamel water-based enamel for trim, doors, and cabinets