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See how it actually goes together.

Interactive, step-by-step 3D guides to the work we do — drag the model, tap a part to find it, and walk the build in the order our crews do it on site. The same honesty as our estimates, before you've signed anything.

Ten guides

From the framing to the finish.

Roofing

3D render of a finished gable roof: timber rafters and ceiling joists under charcoal shingles

How a gable roof is built

Ceiling joists to ridge cap: framing, sheathing, drip edge, underlayment and shingles, in order.

8 steps · 3D, ≈3 min →

3D render of a shingle roof with a new patch of shingles around a vent pipe

Repairing a roof leak

Tracing a leak at a vent pipe, then patching the deck, underlayment, boot and shingles in the right order.

9 steps · 3D, ≈5 min →

3D render of a bronze seamless gutter and downspout along a house eave

Gutters and downspouts

How a seamless gutter and downspout go on, from fascia check to where the water lands.

7 steps · 3D, ≈4 min →

Solar, seismic & ADUs

3D render of eight solar panels mounted on a shingle roof, with conduit running down the wall

Mounting solar panels

Flashed attachments, rails, bonding, panels and fire-access setbacks on a shingle roof.

8 steps · 3D, ≈6 min →

3D render of crawlspace cripple walls braced with plywood panels and bolted to the foundation

Seismic retrofit

Bolting and bracing a raised-floor house: anchor bolts, plywood on the cripple walls, floor clips.

6 steps · 3D, ≈5 min →

3D render of a detached garage converted to a stucco ADU with a new door, windows and mini-split

Garage to ADU

How a two-car garage becomes a studio ADU: slab, infill wall, openings, trades, insulation and finish.

9 steps · 3D, ≈6 min →

Outdoor living

3D render of a wood lattice patio cover attached to a house, on three posts with knee braces

Wood patio cover

An attached lattice patio cover, from footings and post bases to ledger, beam, rafters and slats.

9 steps · 3D, ≈6 min →

3D render of an attached wood deck with black metal balusters, raised on posts and footings

How a deck is built

Footings, a flashed ledger, beam, joists, decking and guards for an attached wood deck.

10 steps · 3D, ≈6 min →

3D render of a terracotta paver patio beside a house, with a cut-away corner showing the layers

Building a paver patio

Slope, excavation, compacted base, edge restraint, sand bed and pavers, layer by layer.

9 steps · 3D, ≈4 min →

Kitchen & bath

3D render of a tiled walk-in shower with a curb, niche and glass panel

Walk-in shower build

How a tiled shower goes together: sloped bed, waterproof membrane, flood test, tile and glass.

10 steps · 3D, ≈6 min →

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