Portland experiences over 150 rainy days annually, making rainwater harvesting a smart choice for homeowners. Installing rain barrels can reduce utility bills, minimize storm-water runoff, and enhance property value. However, each site presents unique challenges. CountBricks offers a streamlined solution for professionals.
Traditional estimating involves extensive measuring and pricing checks. CountBricks simplifies this with real-time voice notes, generating detailed materials lists, labor tasks, and line-item costs.
1. Capture roof area with a smartphone photo—our AI tool converts it into square footage and downspout counts.
2. Dictate site notes: “South gutter, 2-inch drop, cedar siding.” CountBricks tags the audio and suggests the correct diverter kit.
3. Review the auto-generated scope on CountBricks.com. Edit barrel size, change PVC runs, or add a mosquito screen with one click.
Roof Material Compatibility
Asphalt, cedar shakes, and metal roofs shed water differently. CountBricks flags shingle grit risks and suggests first-flush diverters if needed.
Overflow Strategy
A 55-gallon barrel can fill quickly. Our calculators size overflow hoses and recommend infiltration trenches to comply with City of Portland guidelines.
Freeze Protection
Cold snaps can split full barrels. CountBricks includes pricing for drain valves and quick-disconnect kits.
CountBricks supports the entire project lifecycle. Generate change orders for upgrades and convert estimates into branded invoices synced with accounting software.
A 1920s craftsman in Goose Hollow required a discreet solution. CountBricks recommended two slimline 65-gallon barrels behind a lattice screen. The contractor used our voice workflow, generated the estimate in four minutes, and achieved an 18% budget increase through upsell prompts. Post-install analytics showed a 32% reduction in the homeowner's summer water bill.
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Clients increasingly demand eco-friendly products. CountBricks tracks over 30 barrel brands, filtering by recycled content, UV resistance, and aesthetics—ideal for Portland's design-conscious neighborhoods.
Our catalog allows contractors to compare cost, lead time, and margin data, facilitating informed upselling during walkthroughs.
1. Pre-Fab Diverter Assembly: Pre-cut PVC lengths bundled into a single “shop hour” before site arrival.
2. Parallel Barrel Linking: Optimized plumbing layout ensures even filling, reducing callbacks.
3. Smart Scheduling: Checks weather forecasts to recommend trenching overflow lines first, avoiding delays.
By combining smart material selection with AI-assisted labor modules, contractors report up to 22% higher project margins on rain-barrel installs. Explore the full workflow at CountBricks.com.
