What is Happening at Tigard City Hall?

Tigard, OR: On Monday, 10/11/10, Crews began working on a long-awaited roof replacement project on the Permit Center at City Hall. Using money from an 2009 Energy Star Grant ($230,500) crews are replacing the existing roof with a new Energy Star compliant roof. The new roof system will have an R-Value of 20.5. It will result in a 13% reduction in energy use (approximately 1,003 therms per year or 20,060 therms over the 20+ life of the new roof.) This is a reduction in green house gas emissions of 5 metric tons of CO2 annually or 100 metric tons of CO2 over the life of the roof.


Crews expect to have the job completed within 2-3 weeks. Most of the noise will be outside the building, with a little bit of dust falling from the inside roof deck. Crews don’t expect this to impact staff or visitors in Tigard, OR City Hall.

Fall Tips for Your Home!

Late September means the beginning of preparation for winter.

• Your furnace or heating system is a great place to begin. Having it serviced means it will be ready when that first cold day arrives AND, it can save on your heating bill all season long!

• Replace furnace filters. Dirt makes the system work harder!

• Make certain all external doors close tightly. If they don’t, install automatic closers and a gasket which seals the door shut.

• Check the caulking around all windows to check for leaks.

• Use caulk or foam to fill any holes drilled in your attic floor (for cable wires, phone, etc.).

• Check for adequate insulation in your attic. This makes a significant improvement.