Brazilian Walnut Stairs

Year: 2024
Location: Irvington / Portland, Oregon

Close-up of a wooden park bench with reddish-brown wood, situated on a brick sidewalk.
A wooden deck with stairs leading up to a porch, surrounded by greenery and patio furniture, including a chair, a whiteboard, and various gardening tools.
Close-up of a wooden deck railing with vertical slats and a staircase, showing an outdoor backyard area with furniture and gardening tools in the background.

Project Notes: These new Brazilian Walnut (also known as IPE) stairs were built to match the existing IPE deck, creating a transition from the living space to outdoor space that adds to the aesthetic appeal of this backyard. The rich tones of the Brazilian walnut complement the deep hues of the IPE wood, creating a sophisticated and unified look. Brazilian Walnut is the densest wood in the world that’s commercially available and has a lifespan of 75+ years. It has the density to withstand any abuse and is a great option for households with pets or high foot traffic.

Notched Rail Fence

Year: 2024
Location: Rose City Park / Portland, Oregon

A wooden gate made of light-colored pine wood panels with diagonal braces on each side. It is installed in front of a house with green horizontal siding and a window with white trim. The gate is on a concrete sidewalk with some fallen leaves and small debris at the base.
Close-up of a wooden garden fence with vertical slats and a corner post, surrounded by green foliage.
A freshly built wooden privacy fence surrounds a yard with a green house and lush trees, with sunlight streaming through the foliage.

Project Notes: This beautiful cedar fence replaced a tired old hedge that once stood in its place which completely changed the look and feel of the space. This fence features meticulously crafted notched rails, walnut plugs, and copper post tops that only get better with age. The side gate was crafted using joinery and has the weight to give a clean sound like a car door closing. This fence was a lot of fun to build and all the small details really make this a statement piece.

Inlay Composite Deck

Year: 2024
Location: Richmond / Portland, Oregon

A backyard deck with stairs leading down to a stone patio, outdoor chairs, a small table, a garden hose, a barbecue grill, and lush green bushes in the background.
Backyard wooden deck with patio furniture, umbrellas, garden hose, potted plants, and a white fence, surrounded by trees and a yellow house.
Close-up view of a wooden frame with a star-shaped design on a wooden deck.

Project Notes: A three color Trex composite deck build enhanced with a border and inlay to add some design detail to the deck and break up the square footage into three distinct areas. The deck was finished with Trex fascia boards and cedar lattice work. Composite is a great low maintenance alternative to a traditional cedar or hardwood deck.

Trellis and Curved Fence

Year: 2022
Location: Irvington / Portland, Oregon

View of a newly built wooden fence with decorative top trim, adjacent to a yellow house with white trim, on a partly cloudy day.
Newly built wooden fence with black ornamental posts surrounds a backyard with trees and houses in the background.
Close-up of a wooden pergola framework with curved support beams, viewed from below outdoors on a cloudy day.

Project Notes: This project involved the installation of a new deck and fence made of exquisite clear cedar. The front showcases beautifully curved fence rails, a result of meticulous craftsmanship using a steam box for bending. Additionally, the trellis boasts intricate joinery, adding a touch of artisanal elegance to the overall design. The project was finished using a high quality oil stain.

Window Enclosure

Year: 2022
Location: Irvington / Portland, Oregon

A backyard structure with a wooden frame, yellow window frames, and a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by a wooden fence and landscaped with stone pathways and raised plant beds.
A backyard patio area with a newly constructed wooden pergola, featuring vertical posts and horizontal beams, casting shadows on large concrete pavers laid out in a grid pattern with gravel-filled joints. A wooden fence surrounds the area, and trees and neighboring houses are visible in the background.
Backyard with a tall wooden privacy fence, stairs leading up to a deck, and a garden bed with plants and rocks, with a neighbor's house and trees in the background.

Cedar Gazebo

Year: 2023
Location: Irvington / Portland, Oregon

Backyard garden with a large tree, a wooden pergola, and various plants and bushes.
Close-up view of a wooden outdoor structure with a corner of the roof, showing the wooden beams and support columns against a clear blue sky.

Project Notes: Cedar gazebo built to size using solid cedar beams and features exposed eaves and rafters.

A backyard garden with a stone pathway, green plants, and a wooden pergola, with neighboring houses and trees under a clear blue sky.

Sliding Deck Storage

Year: 2024
Location: Irvington / Portland, Oregon

A wooden fence with a small door at the bottom, situated outside on dirt ground with some fallen leaves. Above the fence is a deck with a black railing, and part of a red container, black pot, and metal stools are visible on the deck.
Exterior view of a wooden porch with stairs leading to a higher balcony, featuring black metal railing, red watering can, potted plants, and brick pathway below.
View of a garden gate with wooden slats, flanked by two wooden posts, with a backyard scene and a house with electrical meters on the side wall, during sunset or sunrise with sunlight glare.

Project Notes: This project started with the installation of new ipe risers on an existing deck. The rich tones of the ipe added a touch of elegance and durability to the deck, enhancing its overall appearance. Additionally, I designed and installed a sliding storage door underneath the deck, providing practical and discreet storage space for outdoor essentials. To complement the deck and storage door, I crafted a custom curved gate that not only serves as a functional entry point but also as a stylish focal point.

Juniper Pergola

Year: 2023
Location: Alameda / Portland, Oregon

A wooden structure under construction with vertical posts, horizontal beams, and a sloped roof in a backyard. The background includes a wooden fence, some trees, and neighboring houses with cloudy sky.
The image shows a backyard with a wooden pergola or outdoor structure being built. The roof is partially covered with metal panels. There is a small garden area with a few plants and a tree. A blue ladder stands in the yard, and the ground is mostly dirt with some rocks. A wooden fence surrounds the yard, and neighboring houses are visible in the background.

Project Notes: Pergola built using native Oregon Juniper. All wood was milled to size on site and built using joinery and oak dowels.

A wooden deck structure with four support beams in a backyard, with a bare tree and a wooden fence in the background, and a cloudy sky overhead.

Stone Wall Fence

Year: 2022
Location: Irvington / Portland, Oregon

A wooden privacy fence installed on a stone retaining wall next to a house, with a blue sky and trees in the background.
A backyard with a wooden fence, stone retaining wall, flowering tree, and a house with beige siding and a gable roof against a blue sky with some clouds.
A wooden fence under construction on a stone foundation behind two trash bins, one green and one blue, on a sidewalk. The background shows homes, leafless trees, and a partly cloudy sky.

Grape Arbor

Year: 2022
Location: Concordia / Portland, Oregon

Wooden structure under construction in a backyard, with a partial roof framework and a neighboring wooden fence, trees, outdoor landscape, and a parked vehicle in the background.
A backyard with a wooden pergola under construction, surrounded by a landscaped lawn, a large tree, and a wooden fence. There are leaves on the ground, and parked cars are visible in the background.

Wind Sail Deck

Year: 2022
Location: Boise / Portland, Oregon

Wooden stairs leading to white house with purple door and black lamps, with a wooden fence on the right side.
Back of a two-story house with a newly built wooden deck and partial privacy screen
A two-story house with white siding and purple window frames, a wooden deck with railings, and steps leading up to the deck. There is a metal trash can in the front yard, and a wooden privacy fence on the right side. The yard has grass and some bushes, with a cloudy sky overhead.

Puzzle Fence

Year: 2022
Location: Concordia / Portland, Oregon

A decorative wooden fence with a geometric pattern, a concrete pathway, a flower bed with plants, and a planter with new seedlings, in a backyard with a house, garden, and purple flowering bushes.
Wooden decorative fence with dark and light brown planks arranged in geometric pattern, at the bottom green foliage and concrete ground.

She Shed

Year: 2021
Location: Hollywood / Portland, Oregon

A black shed with white trim, double door, and decorative hinges, situated in a backyard with green trees and a wooden fence.
Interior of a wooden structure under construction, with exposed framing, partially installed corrugated metal roofing panels, and a concrete floor.
A black wooden fence with horizontal planks in front of a corrugated metal roofed structure, surrounded by green foliage and trees, with a dirt ground and some scattered trash in the foreground.