New construction projects can create so much excitement, especially if you’re designing or remodeling your home’s exterior. Sometimes, it creates too much excitement, though, causing many people to jump right in without proper planning. For many, planning an exterior construction project can feel equally (if …
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Although we have been reliant on it for decades, the traditional construction method can often be inefficient and costly. This approach remained relatively unchanged in the construction industry until improvements in technology, equipment and processes came into play in recent years. Now the industry has …
Read Full ArticleSiding is a great way to make your home stand out, increase curb appeal, add color, and increase value. However, with so many siding types available, you must choose your new siding carefully. While you want your home to look good, you will also want …
Read Full ArticleThe exterior of your home should reflect you and the things you care about. That is most often accomplished through unique design (which also improves curb appeal). But it should equally have protection and longevity. And both of these considerations involve a common denominator — …
Read Full ArticleWith the right underlayment, this rainscreen variant provides waterproofing, drainage, and a striking appearance Open-Joint Siding In the Seattle area, where I work, we get a lot of rain. From the mid-90s to the mid-2000s, there were many high-profile cases of water damage caused by …
Read Full ArticleSiding is versatile, durable and resilient, but like other aspects of home improvement and maintenance, it requires a bit of routine cleaning and care. Because siding is an outdoor product, it can accumulate dirt and stains due to several factors — from bird droppings and …
Read Full ArticleAvid craftspeople tend to accumulate tools. While some people may be lucky enough to have a large workspace with expansive storage, many people have to consolidate their tools into smaller spaces. Whether you’re looking for some small scale storage solutions for your home, or are …
Read Full ArticleHere at Synapse Construction, we follow OSHA’s Table 1 rules for silica exposure. We have a silica exposure plan for any job where silica particles will be present. We value safety, and one of our main goals is to protect not only our Synapse family, but the civilians …
Read Full ArticleSynapse Construction – Siding and Windows Seattle This is a short video of a open joint rain-screen siding project in Seattle.
Read Full ArticleI’ve been blown away lately by the lack of knowledge some of Seattle Siding’s potential customers have shown in the way they treat their exterior building projects All projects have a natural progression that allows them to flow efficiently When that progression is reversed or jumbled things …
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