Veterans Day

Here at J.T. Roth Construction we want to thank all service men and women, past and present for everything they do for our country! To go with Veteran's Day there is a great article in The Oregonian that talks about VA loans and how veterans can also qualify for jumbo loans. Theres some great information in it and not to mention we get a little cameo ;) Check it out here!!

http://blog.oregonlive.com/homes-rentals/2012/11/veterans_loan_programs_arent_j.html

Winterization

Getting your home ready for winter

As we approach the cold winter weather there are some maintenance items that you the homeowner can do to protect your home from the elements.  We would offer the following:

1.Turn off exterior faucets - if there is a manual shut off for your faucet then turn this off first and then open the spigot. It wouldn’t hurt to cover with a foam cover, which can be purchased at your local hardware store.

2. Clean all debris away from foundation vents and close them. If there is no cover you can purchase foam plugs from your hardware store.

3. Check your furnace filters. Remember these need to be replaced twice a year, in the spring and fall. This will help your furnace run more efficiently, cutting down on your heating costs.

4. Check smoke detectors and change batteries.

5. If you have a chance, pressure wash your driveway and sidewalks to eliminate mold and algae.... Mold and algae become very slippery when wet and can cause accidents

6. Check and clean your gutters and downspouts. Leaves and debris in the gutter can become very heavy and cause your gutters to get clogged.

7. Check your furnace thermostat, pop the cover and if there are batteries they should be changed out with new ones.

8. If you have a water feature make sure it is unplugged and blow air through the pipes to clear all water. Water in the pipes can freeze which makes the pipes very fragile and can break.

9. If you use rock salt on your concrete driveways and walkways make sure to use a non-iodized rock salt.  Regular rock salt can breakdown the top layers of concrete and erode the surface.

You have to treat your home like a car... It needs to be maintained. If you have any questions on how to do any of these suggested items please visit your owners manual. If you cant find the answer in that then Google can be your friend ;)

One last thing, make sure you have an emergency kit ready mother nature is very unpredictable. This could include but not limited to candles, batteries, flashlights, water, non-perishable foods, a battery powered radio (to get news updates), etc.... We have all seen the devastation on the east coast and if anything should teach us to always be ready. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone on the east coast and if you have family or friends over there you are in our thoughts at JT Roth Construction.

The JT Roth Construction team wishes everyone a very safe and happy holiday with family and loved ones.

Thank you for your support!!

Best regards,

JT Roth Construction
www.JTROTHINC.com

Oregonian Article

Another article wrote about the new style of building we have moved into. With our new "casita" designs it allows the owner a very flexible option to do as they please with flex space. We have come up with a couple ideas but the options are endless as to what the new home owner can do with the casita space....

CLICK HERE

Lake Oswego Review Article

Here's another article in the Lake Oswego Review about our new "casita" designs. We are very excited to be building a new and "different" product.... we can feel the buzz about this design. If you havent checked out this new design take a look at our website or if your near Tigard, OR we have a finished product for you to tour (Click Here for more info)

Check out the article here

http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/features/story.php?story_id=129909957341521900

Feature in The Times newspaper

We are very excited that the local newspaper have decided to write a feature about our new casita home designs. If you have yet to read it please take a few minutes to check it out here

http://www.tigardtimes.com/features/story.php?story_id=129859498779281400

ALMOST DONE

We are getting final inspections today on our lot 23 in Spring Water. We are very excited to get our new home owners in their beautiful new HOME... About a month ago we wrote about them and how they have been living in a 900 sq ft apartment for a couple year so we think they will love this house very much. It is a very cool house with nice features that makes this house custom to the home owners liking be sure to check our website with more pics... http://www.jtrothinc.com/sw-lot-23.html

Wow what a week!

It's been a busy week for me. Getting three houses ready for move ins has been a real push. For this old superintendent I'm about wiped out. But the work is worth it to see three families move into the houses we've built and make them homes. It's great to look forward to the weekend. After all, next week will be a breeze. We only have two move ins!

David Jensen