By Jeanne Nicole May 12, 2019
Sean one of the garage door technicians is one of the greatest person I have ever known. Their customer service very pleasant and very knowledgeable. They care about their job and cares about how the customer feel about their work. I feel that it is great. ...read more
By Christine Kathy April 21, 2019
Garage door technician was punctual, professional and perfect in every way. He did the work we agreed on without an issue. He even took the time to clean the place where the opener was installed and left my property in pristine condition. Highly recommended technician. ...read more
By Estelle Eloise March 15, 2019
Excellent customer service and work. Repairman that arrived was knowledgeable about the work required and completed the job in a timely and professional manner. He educated us on what he was doing and what future maintenance would be required. ...read more
For so many years, people have been convinced that too much exposure to the sun causes cancer and a multitude of other issues. ok, so you should avoid getting a sunburn, yes - that may cause melanoma over long periods of continued exposure. However, its a fact that the Sun provides a very valuable and much needed source of Vitamin D. A deficiency of Vitamin D CAN cause serious health problems. Who suffer's from Vitamin D deficiencies? A whole lot of people!!!! Anyone living north of the equator is subject to suffering from loss of vitamin D in their bodies, and the further north you live, the more loss you will experience. As an inhabitant of the Pacific Northwest, I too am lacking some of the D my body needs to keep me going, as do most Northwesterners. Our constant changes in weather don't afford us as much sunshine exposure as we need. Of course, most Americans also work indoors, and don't get that most important blast of strong mid-day sun either. If more folks knew just how the lack of Vitamin D is or could affect them, we would likely see a major upsurge in vitamin D deficiency diagnosis. Here are some of the symptoms, just to name a few: (excerpt from webmd.com) ..." Vitamin D is essential for strong bones because it helps the body use calcium from the diet. Traditionally, vitamin D deficiency has been associated with rickets, a disease in which the bone tissue doesn't properly mineralize, leading to soft bones and skeletal deformities. But increasingly, research is revealing the importance of vitamin D in protecting against a host of health problems. Symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness can mean you have a vitamin D deficiency. However, for many people, the symptoms are subtle. Yet even without symptoms,too little vitamin D can pose health risks. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated with the following:Increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseaseCognitive impairment in older adultsSevere asthma in childrenCancerResearch suggests that vitamin D could play a role in the prevention and treatment of a number of different conditions, including type1 and type 2 diabetes,hypertension, glucose intolerance, and multiple sclerosis."So, what's the best way to get that vitamin D back into your system safely? There are specific foods that are high in vitamin D and you can also take high doses of vitamin D supplements, under a doctors care of course. Too much D can also be a problem. But truly the easiest and by far the cheapest way to keep your Vitamin D is to getan hour or two a day of exposure to the SUN. The folks at WebMD. state "Treatment for vitamin D deficiency involves getting more vitamin D -- through diet,supplements, and/or throughspending more time in the sun. ..."Health and wellness is just one of the ways we here atSunPipe of Oregoncan help. Installing aSunPipein your home or business helps to ensure that you are getting the full benefit of the sun every day. Our patented system allows the natural sun in but keeps the harmful rays out. You will feel better almost instantly! Get rid of that horrible depressing fluorescent lighting, take a step towards improving your mood and health and get yourSunPipeinstalled today! ...read more
By SunPipe of Oregon December 01, 2011
I have often wondered why the concept of daylighting interiors with natural sunlight seems so new to people. In fact, the use of daylight for lighting interiors is absolutely nothing new. In fact, its quite old. Research shows that ancient civilizations, the Egyptians just to name one, mastered the art of light-tubing. Its just been in the last 30 or so years that its caught on once again. Possibly due to the huge push for 'Green Energy', we are now seeing a big change in how consumers choose to light their homes and businesses. Its easy to understand why, once you know how inexpensive and simple it is. Wikipedia has a great article regarding daylighting, which you can read here. Sunpiping, also called daylighting, or light-piping, is not only a concept in the art of reducing energy consumption, but it is a significant and trackable method of reducing carbon footprints, especially in large businesses. If you are still unsure of how grabbing the sunlight from the sky and using it in just about any room in your home or business, please visit our sight to learn more. ...read more
By SunPipe of Oregon November 28, 2011
SunPipe of Oregon is always on the lookout for information and stories pertaining to the use of solar lighting instead of electric lighting. While in that pursuit, I just came across this fun and very educational quiz. Try it out yourself! You'll be amazed by fun facts about daylighting! You'll have some great 'did ya' know?'s for your friends and family! At least, you'll be given food for thought. Later on, if you want to know more about how you can get the full benefit of having natural, clean daylight in your home or workspace, visit our website! We know you want to be Greener than you are, who wouldn't? And everyone likes more money in their pockets right? ...read more
By SunPipe of Oregon November 21, 2011
Most people do not think much about the glass in their windows and doors. While clear glass is traditional, there are many additional options. These options can provide interesting decorative detail as well as increases in energy efficiency, heat blocking, security, shatter proofing and strength... ...read more
If you are replacing an old window, for a picture window you will feel like you are in a totally different place. Picture windows not only give your room a light and pretty view, but they can add value to your home as well. ...read more
