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  • 2019-06-21 11:36

    Letter To PPP Members (July 2019)

    An update on what we’ve been doing.First off, yes, I am running for City Council in Des Moines.  And yes I did tell y’all that was not going to happen. Which already establishes my qualifications for a career in politics, right? 😀 But the reasons are pretty basic. First off,, win or lose, the act
  • 2019-04-02 12:17

    Port Of Seattle Port Package Doors And Windows

    These are the products the Port Of Seattle are currently using in their Port Package retro-fits Windows: Larsen SCS P-series ‘extreme’ Doors: PEM Millworks ‘Quiet Door’ Storm Doors: Larsen In the past they have also successfully used products from Milgard and VPI. Milgard seems to be the brand favored by builders on new construction in
  • 2019-03-29 13:10

    Milgard: Understanding Noise

    Milgard understands the importance of peace and quiet in your home and engineers windows to help reduce unwanted noise. Unwanted outside noise can occur in homes by a highway, airport or in a loud urban setting. This can have a significant impact on the enjoyment of your home, particularly if it disrupts your sleep. Windows are
  • 2019-03-27 22:59

    Time, Windows and Churn

    I saw those guys at The Gorge in ’83. 😀 Preface With the passage of time, the problems created for residents by Sea-Tac Airport get forgotten and this works to the advantage of The Port Of Seattle. Forget ever obtaining any justice, the passage of time prevents even understanding that any crimes have been committed.
  • 2019-03-23 14:40

    A Letter To Tina Orwall re. Port Package Problems

    Tina Orwall is a State Representative For the 33rd District. This letter is in regard to a conversation I had with her after the 33rd District Democrats Town Hall on March 23, 2019 and the LiUNA Hall in Des Moines. Dear Tina, Just following up on our conversation today re. the Port Packages. To summarise,
  • 2019-03-21 21:20

    Clean Crawls (Mold Remediation)

    This is a company that provides mold remediation services. We don’t recommend companies, but they have been used by a number of homeowners with Port Package Problems. This page provides some good information on the issues that mold can provide.
  • 2019-03-17 15:27

    So You Want A Port Package? Start Here

    Thanks for contacting us. Why Bother Reading This? Getting a Port Package is a process. A long process that  will likely take several years. Really. Even if they say ‘yes’, right away. It’s complicated and frustrating and confusing and we know you don’t want to hear that because you’re already upset by the noise. So
  • 2019-03-05 22:16

    A Letter To Mayor Jimmy Matta re. Port Package Problems

    I’m often asked why I’m so gung ho about legislative action as opposed to working through issues via the SAMP (Sustainable Airport Master Plan). My flip answer is “If the Port wants me to do it? I’m immediately skeptical.” And the Port wants to drive all community issues through the SAMP. But the substantive reason
  • 2019-02-22 17:32

    A Letter To Michael Matthias re. Port Packages

    Michael Matthias is the City Manager of The City Of Des Moines. He also chairs the City’s Airport Committee, serves as the City’s Economic Development Director, sits on the StART Committee and represents the City on the State Environmental Impact Study. This letter is in regard to public comments I made at the General City
  • 2019-02-20 23:03

    Therma-Stor Fresh 80 (Port Package Air Vent)

    .JIV lfrB~utJ <D> I II <D> w O(JjJLDJ Hole Making FRESH 80 FRESH 80-dB .....__. (3 1/2') Note: Seal round tubes through waR. Figure 1 Fixing inside and Oli1:side. Install with screws. Extra sealing between inside ventilator and wall can be done with small gap sealer. Figure 4 Installation The figures show FRESH 80 Shortening FRESH SO Cut middle.tube.to.required length. The ventilator can be adapted to walls up to ~bllfs thick. Extension tubes art available for thicker walls. :rq.5'' FRESH 80-dB The teltlscope tubing of the sound insu!atcJr is adaptable to wall thickness. The noise reducing material can be cut to the desired length. longer sound insulation can be made to order. Adjusting or airflow. Taka off the outer mantle ohermlator disc by pulling at its rim. The ventila- tor opening is infinitely variable up to mm. Ovar10 mm the equivalent minimum opening in closed positio.1 wm be obtained.- . " Calibration sc:rew. 'F~gure 5 Dismantling of ventilator cap and filter. Set the ventilator in the open position. Press in the ventilator disc 1nd turn counter-clockwise. Pull out t~'1e ventilator disc. Pull out the filter holder. The filter is now loosened. Ftgure 3 Installation for use by the handicapped. :· Venetian blind cords or similar t·an be used to extend standard ventilator cord. Figure I Maintenance 0}. j 2r; ~ FRESH ~-dB is pr?vided with a filter which should be washed j) r~ ~ once ortwicea yearon warm soapy water. 1. The ventilator should be in the open position. Press…