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Ryan Paddock, P.E.

Ryan Paddock is a Professional Engineer who runs an engineering firm outside of Portland, Oregon. He has over 20 years of experience in the building envelope industry and is a trusted partner of J2 Building Consultants. In addition to engineering, Ryan has hands-on construction experience which includes framing of residential buildings as well as performing work in other construction trades. Ryan graduated from Walla Walla University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a concentration in Civil Engineering. Ryan is a licensed Professional Engineer in Washington, Oregon and Utah.

Stories by Ryan


Building Envelope

Don’t Sweat It

How to properly ventilate your home to keep moisture out. These tips will give you fresh air inside, keep the bad stuff from happening, and you will...

Design

Value Engineering - Building Envelope Design

A common misconception around the construction industry is that you can simply “Value Engineer” something. But what does that term really mean?

Design

Is Your PT Lumber Waterproof?

Sometimes mistakenly called pressure-treated lumber, PT lumber is an abbreviation for “preservative-treated” - Wood preservatives help protect lumber...

Building Envelope

The Dark Side of White Roofs

At some point, someone decided to fight global warming by making roofs white. Since then, there has been conflicting data as to whether white roofs...

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