Built to Last

I am a woodworker with the heart of an artist, afflicted by perfectionism. Mix that all up and you get a master craftsman who doesn’t build the ho-hum or boring. But I also come from a traditional carpentry background as a finish carpenter. So, beneath the curved roofs, dragon heads, slides, and hidden doors, you’ll find the same quality materials and professional construction practices that you would expect to find in any custom home.

There’s a saying in carpentry that goes, “Craftsmanship is integrity you can touch.” And while that rings true to me, I’d add that integrity is doing what’s right, even when you can’t touch it. When you build in the Pacific Northwest, there is a lot of hidden work, which has to happen to make a building stand up to our rainy climate. It’s why I uses stainless nails for my cedar roofs, or 50 year-architectural shingles for my composition ones. Its why I used Benjamin Moore paints, pressure-treated joists, window flashings and high-quality caulk.

Your playhouse will outlast their childhood. Down the road, it will still be there when you sell, adding value to your home, awaiting the next child to call it home.