This extended flooring is what we refer to as a cantilevered footing. This is a relatively new concept in the Pacific Northwest. You can see…
This is an example of the forms set up for a concrete foundation wall pour. The weaving of horizontal and vertical rebar steel, which will…
As a long time builder, the worst outcome I have witnessed over all my years is when I see the bad judgement calls of a…
The fabric of woven rebar is almost unbelievable. This is an example of engineering that is not going to take a chance on anything when…
Stepped ceilings are custom home construction details that are one of the greatest “bang for the buck” techniques available today. The materials are virtually supplied…
Bernard Custom Homes and Rick Bernard are proud to announce that last’s year’s Street of Dreams “Best of Show” custom home is currently featured on…
Does a younger builder help you build your custom home better than a more experienced builder? I might have answered this differently 30 years ago,…
I can easily remember garage doors greeting visitors to our homes in the early 80’s. Having 3 separate garage doors that dominated the front elevation…
Welcome to evolution. Europeans, especially Germans and Swiss, think a home should last 100 years at a minimum and their materials and costs reflect this:…
