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Greetings!
As winter and the holidays quickly approach, our family fun will change from boating on the Cascade Lakes to snow boarding and warm fires. What doesn't change is our thankfulness for our treasured family, friends, and business associates. |
| Winter Construction |
| by Steve Hansmann |
Most of us don't think of starting construction in the cold, wet, winter months. However, construction methods and materials have come a long way since the days of waiting for spring. We can start your new home or remodel during any season!
The biggest concern is achieving the required strength of concrete, which is achieved by a chemical process called hydration. This process occurs when cement is mixed with water and works best when the water is warm. However, the hydration process can be enhanced in cold weather with the use of chemical accelerators. This article will provide you with more details on concrete construction in winter months.
If you are interested to learn more about year-round construction, please give Steve a call or email him at steve@hansmannandsons.com.
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Home Buyer Tax Credit - Extension |
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The Home Buyer Tax Credit has been extended for first time home buyers and expanded to include a new credit for existing home owners. This extension is valid through April 2010 and will not be extended again. The income eligibility for both groups has also been raised! Click here to learn more. Don't let a good opportunity pass you by! |
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Economic and Housing Trends |
| If you are interested in building or are associated with the building industry, you will want to keep up with the news. What is the building industry impacton local economics? What are current interest rates? What is the latest trend on housing starts? Are more (or less) building permits being issued recently? Here are some useful links provided by Nations Building News to keep you updated on current economic and housing trends in the nation. |
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COBA Newsletter |
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Do you receive the monthly "Building Central Oregon" newsletter? There's an article on page 8 in the October edition honoring Hansmann & Sons Construction's celebration of our 30th year of custom home building. If you want to subscribe, contact Central Oregon Builders Association at coba.org.
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