Articles
and publishings from SMB partner and master carpenter, Lavrans Mathiesen.
Floating a Shelf
“Use steel brackets with mounting rods to level a shelf and lock it in place.”
Protect Blocking With Flashing
“When a post sleeve will be used to cover the 4x4 post, flashing tape can be used to divert water away from the joint between the guard post and the deck framing and blocking.”
Routers at Work
“Not only are they good for shaping edges, but they are also excellent for joinery and custom patterns.”
Movement in Mitered Corners
“On my decks, I assume nature is going to win out over mechanics, and I design joints to allow for movement.”
The Block Project
Our involvement with Facing Homelessness is also documented on this page. Check out the block project to learn more.