new steps

here's a small set of steps built to replace a crumbling set made of unistone.

these should last a long time.

deck addition

here is an addition to an existing deck. it now wraps around the hot tub and has a lower level for entertaining and or sun tanning.

pressure treated 2x8 framing was used for long life.

trex brand decking was used for the entire deck for a superior, maintenance free finished product.

front porch project

here's my latest project.

this deck/porch is sitting on 2'x2' concrete footings with an 8" column. all framing is 2x8 pressure treated lumber and decking is 2x6 cedar. 6x6 cedar posts were used for the supports and posts for the railings. soffit material is a tongue and groove 1x4 cedar. i also installed new aluminum soffits on the rest of the home.

truck and trailer

here's my truck and trailer set up.
my truck is a 2002 dodge ram 2500 that runs on biodiesel. i usually run a b-40 (60% clear diesel/40% bio) mixture spring through fall. my trailer is set up with almost everything i need so i can leave it on the job sites.

here's a little roof project i finished recently... it's become an ongoing project and these people are fantastic to work for. i'm currently working on a front porch/deck on the front of this home and will have more pics soon.

thanks for the feedback...

wow, i should really check this blog thing more often but i'm too busy working and riding bikes... i really don't like technology too much, but i made this blog myself during some slow times this winter. i don't even know what a blog is!! haha...

just some thoughts...

it seems that a local trend in kelowna is for a contractor to lower his/her hourly rates right now...i have a couple of problems with this move. first of all, you get what you pay for generally. when someone is eager to lower their value, to me it signifies that they probably weren't worth what they were charging in the first place. secondly, it's just a stab at getting some quick work generated. it may sound appealing for the client initially, but they'll probably end up paying the same amount in the end anyways-if not more.
i am going to continue my services at the rates i have been charging all along. i feel it de-values my integrity as a carpenter and as a person. i have always been fair to begin with! after all these years of carpentry, i believe i am very capable at providing my services in an efficient fashion. i stand behind my work and take alot of pride in it.
just my two cents for what its worth!