Pacific Builders

Do I need a building permit?

noreply@blogger.com (Robb Nelson) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:01:00 +0000

We have quite a few of our customers ask if they are required to pull a building permit for their project. For most of the jobs we construct, the answer is YES. There are a few instances where a building permit is not required. These requirements vary from city to city and county to county. For the most part if we are building a free-standing patio cover that is less than 100 square feet we are not required to get a permit, Again this does vary. We have a strict set of engineering that we use regardless of whether or not we are pulling a permit. We use this engineering to ensure we are build a structure that will last for years to come and that it can withstand what ever the environment can throw at it. We have been in business since 1947, and we have been around so long for one reason, we take care of our customer an we stand behind what we build. Even when we have a job that has a permit, we count of the homeowner to be our true final inspector.

Patio Cover Specs and Options

noreply@blogger.com (Robb Nelson) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:26:00 +0000

Lattice Patio Covers

Lattice covers are custom-designed and custom-fit structures, are virtually maintenance-free, increase the value of your home and built to provide years of long-lasting beauty.

Features - Lattice packages include:

1 ½" x 1 ½" Lattice Tubes
2" x 6" Rafters
Mitered End Caps
2" x 6" Side Plates
3" x 3" Post
3" x 8" Beams

Custom/Upgrade features include:

2" Lattice Tubes
Corbal End Caps that feature an arched look
Double 2" x 6" Rafters
Double 2" x 6" Beams Supports
Curves
Roman Columns
2" x 6" Ledger with wood fill

Lattice also comes in eight colors:

White
Driftwood
Sandalwood
Pewter
Rosewood
Maplewood
Beechwood
Siennawood

Solid Patio Covers

Flat Pan Features

Flat Pan 3" x 3" Post
Extruded Gutter 2" x 6" Rafters
Side Fascia 2" x 6" Side Plates
Mitered End Caps 3" x 8" Beams
Roll Form Hangar 2" x 3" Downspout Kit

Custom/Upgrade features include:

Corbal End Caps that feature an arched look
3" x 3" Post in Magnesium, Steel or Aluminum
Post sizes come in 8’, 10’, 12’ and 14’
Double 2" x 6" Beams Supports
Roman Columns
Scroll Columns
2" x 6" Ledger with wood fill
Duracap 1" or 2" foam to insulate, reduce heat and noise. This feature can be
added to an existing cover.

Weatherwood also comes in seven colors:

White
Driftwood
Sandalwood
Pewter
Rosewood
Maplewood
Beechwood

Insulated Features

Insulated Panel Covers provide a 3" foam core roof to your cover for added heat and noise protection.
Insulated Panels come in Basic and Weather Wood designs.

Weatherwood Package Design:

WW Insulated Roof 3" x 3" Post
Extruded Gutter 2" x 6" Rafters
Extruded Side Fascia 2" x 6" Side Plates
10" Rafter Tails 3" x 8" Beams
Roll Form Hangar 10' 2" x 3" Downspout Kit

Custom/Upgrade features include:

Corbal End Caps that feature an arched look
3" x 3" Post in Magnesium, Steel or Aluminum
Post sizes come in 8’, 10’, 12’ and 14’
Double 2" x 6" Beams Supports
Roman Columns
Scroll Columns
2" x 6" Ledger with wood fill

Weatherwood also comes in two colors:

White

Sandalwood

(Optional Almond roof panels only)

"W" Pan Features

Weatherwood Package Design:

DT Pan
3" x 3" Post
Extruded Gutter
2" x 6" Rafters
Side Fascia
2" x 6" Side Plates
Mitered End Caps
3" x 8" Beams
Roll Form Hangar
2" x 3" Downspout Kit

Custom/Upgrade features include:

Corbal End Caps that feature an arched look
3" x 3" Post in Magnesium, Steel or Aluminum
Post sizes come in 8’, 10’, 12’ and 14’
Double 2" x 6" Beams Supports
Roman Columns
Scroll Columns
2" x 6" Ledger with wood fill
Duracap 1" or 2" foam to insulate, reduce heat and noise. This feature can be
added to an existing cover.

"W" Pans also comes in two colors:

White

Sandalwood

Siding

noreply@blogger.com (Robb Nelson) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:55:00 +0000

By deciding to use siding for your home, you will not only enhance the appearance of the house, but also reduce the maintenance cost of your home in the long run. There are various materials available, but most home owners prefer vinyl, aluminium and fiber-cement.

The house exterior looks very pleasing to the eyes, having now an appeal that might not have had before
It maintains its clean look even years after, without having to paint or re-paint the exterior walls
It keeps maintenance costs at minimum as you hardly have to do any work on your home’s exterior

When you want to install it, you will soon realize that it’s not such an easy task as you first thought. To get the best results you really need the expert hands of a professional. Once installed however, it needs hardly any maintenance. It only needs to be cleaned once a year with a garden hose and possibly a power washer.

Siding is great for home improvement and using vinyl is a popular choice to many home owners. This is a great way to remodel your old and boring looking exterior without having to do a major job on your walls.

noreply@blogger.com (Robb Nelson) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:27:00 +0000

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Glass Roof Sunroom Types

noreply@blogger.com (Robb Nelson) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:54:00 +0000

There are many different types of glass roof sunrooms. I will briefly describe the types of sunrooms we offer here at http://www.pacificbuilders.com/.

Curved Eave Sunrooms

Curved glass roof sunrooms offer a unobstructed view of the sky day or night. They can be fitted with rolling shades to also give you some sun protection if you need it. The glass on the roof in virtually indestructible. The roof or walls can be fitted with a combination of glass and solid panels to give your enclosure just right look to fit you home.

Straight Eave Sunrooms

Straight eave sunrooms offer a distinctive look and flexibility that are ideal for most homes and installation needs. These rooms can also be fitted with shade shutters on the roof. These classic sunrooms offer a private place of escape or a special place to entertain, depending on your mood.

Conservatory Sunrooms

One of the most beautiful sunrooms we build is the refined English Conservatory style sunrooms. These well-appointed conservatory details add a touch of class and sophistication to your sunroom that attracts attention, engages emotion and will most likely draw a few envious comments from your friends and neighbors.

We will take a look at the soild roof style enclosures on the next post.

Benefits of aluminum patio covers

noreply@blogger.com (Robb Nelson) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:28:00 +0000

We get quite a few customers asking us what the benefit is for an aluminum patio cover over a wood structure. To be honest there are a lot of reasons. Aluminum for our patio covers is made with natural recycled material, which is very eco-friendly. You can even recycle a patio cover after it's been up for 20+ years. Our aluminum patio covers are virtually maintenance free, as opposed to a wood cover that will need to be resealed and water proofed many time over it's short life span. There is also a variety of beautiful colors to choose from which are powder coated to last a lifetime with no upkeep. Aluminum patio covers can withstand much more abuse from the elements such ans high winds or snow where a wood cover will deteriorate that much quicker when exposed to the same forces. If your looking for something that will beautify your home for many years to come & is environmentally friendly, you need not look any further than Pacific Builders and our aluminum patio covers. I have been working very hard to keep our photos on our website up to date so stop by and check them out at www.pacificbuilders.com.

Fall Sunrooms

noreply@blogger.com (Robb Nelson) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:29:00 +0000

Well fall is upon us, and we are very fortunate to have the work we do. I'm really looking forward to the enclosures we are starting. It seem that most of the rooms we have been building lately have been much more than the traditional 3 walls and a roof. We have completed some spectacular rooms that really blended into the house like the were really meant to be there. It never ceases to amaze me some of the ideas our designers come up with, making the ordinary extraordinary. The last room I did a walk through on felt much more like a conventional addition, than just a seasonal enclosure. I am blessed to be part of such a special company like Pacific Builders who stands behind their products.

A little info about Pacific Builders

noreply@blogger.com (Robb Nelson) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:06:00 +0000

My name is Robb Nelson and I started working for Pacific Builders almost 3 years ago. I have never really worked for a company like this before. I say this because its a very tight knit family owned and operated company. The family in question is actually my wife's family. Her grandparent started Pacific Builders back in 1947. I never got to met them, but I work for her father. It does make it much easier working for a man like Rick. I have never be employed for some one who cares so much about the products we put out, and making sure that each and every customer of ours has the quality that would be expected from his fathers Swiss upbringing. I am very fortunate to work for a man that I truly enjoy and respect. There are some very selfish reasons I like working there also. I get to work with my lovely wife, and we bring our youngest son to work so I get to see him a lot more than I other wise would. With all of Rick's experience with patio covers, sunrooms, patio enclosures, siding, windows, and everything else we do it really takes a lot of the guess work out for me. I'm sure he would tell you he learns new ways to do things and new challenges every day, but to me he's quite the guru. I have yet to see a sub-par product installed by Pacific Builders. I hope I will be working here for many years to come and I hope to see my children embrace the company as their grandparents and my wife have. I have also been putting a lot of work into our website with updated pictures and products so stop by there too if you have a chance and let me know what you think. www.pacificbuilders.com