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An exterior chosen for snow, sun and embers
The outside of a Bend house has several jobs: shed snow, resist strong sun, hold heat in winter and keep embers out in a dry summer. A good exterior does all of them and still looks like it belongs.
We draw the roof, siding, windows, doors and vents together so the details agree. Where your lot or neighborhood calls for fire-wise construction, we specify it and show you why. Not included: landscaping, fencing and defensible-space work beyond the house walls.
What phase one includes
Roof type, pitch and snow-shed details drawn with the house
Siding and trim selections, with noncombustible options where they apply
Window and door replacement with performance specified
Ember-resistant vents and gutter details where the lot calls for them
Paint or stain systems chosen for high-desert sun
Cost
What changes the cost
No figures here, because the house sets them. These are the parts that move the number.
Roof system
Metal, composite and shingle roofs differ in cost and in how they handle snow and embers.
Siding
Fiber cement, wood, metal and stone each carry a different material and labor cost.
Windows and doors
Size, frame material and glazing set the price, and lead times can run long.
Details that protect
Vents, gutters, flashing and soffits are small parts that add up on a full exterior.
Phase one
How the design phase goes
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Step 1: Walk the exterior
We look at the roof, walls and openings, and at what the lot asks of them.
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Step 2: Options and materials
Two or three exterior approaches, each with its upkeep.
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Step 3: Drawings and selections
Every detail drawn and every material chosen.
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Step 4: Build price and decision
A written price, scheduled for the dry months.
Permits
Permits and approvals
Inside Bend's city limits, building permits go through the City of Bend; outside them, through Deschutes County. Roofing, siding and window replacement are often permitted separately from building additions, and some neighborhoods require design review of exterior colors and materials. We prepare what the office or committee asks for in phase one.
Examples
Examples of the work
Sample photos.
Questions
Questions about this work
What makes a detail fire-wise?
Ember-resistant vents, noncombustible siding near the ground, and clean gutter and roof edges are common examples. What your lot needs depends on the site, and the drawings say.
Can you replace only the windows?
Yes, as part of a larger project or on their own if the work needs drawings. For a single window, a window specialist may serve you better.
Will new siding change the house's look?
It can. The drawings show siding, trim and color against photographs of your own house before you choose.
When is the exterior built?
Roofing, siding and windows go in during the dry months. We schedule them as a block so the house is closed in quickly.
Draw it first.
Book a first conversation about the house. We talk, then we look.