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…
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:…
A home builder, as a standard procedure, includes a one year all-inclusive warranty, on virtually everything operating satisfactorily, new out of the box. How is…
When the real estate bubble burst in 2008, the result was a whole new game in money lending. They want proof that you can pay…
