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What’s Going Up in Mission, BC (and Why It Matters to You)
Right now in Mission, B.C., we're building something impressive. We're almost done building this 30x50 shop, and it's already shaping up to be a dream workspace.

Duncan Farrow
Sep 41 min read


Cedar Shake Roof Upgrade
If you—or someone you know—is still rocking a cedar shake roof, it might be time to make the swap.

Farrow Built
Sep 41 min read


A 27-Foot Tree and a Wife Who’s Had Enough
To keep one end of the barn standing, he put a 27-foot tree under it. That’s right. A tree. Not a beam. Not a post. A tree.

Farrow Built
Sep 41 min read


Insulation That Works as Hard as You Do
The insulation in your building has more to do with your comfort, energy bills, and long-term building performance than nearly anything else.

Farrow Built
Aug 201 min read


Putting a Fireproof Roof on a Cabin
Let’s get ahead of it like these folks did and build your roof fireproof.

Farrow Built
Aug 201 min read


What I Saw in Langley Could Cost You a Fortune
The other day, I was out in Langley inspecting a 26-year-old riding arena.

Farrow Built
Aug 201 min read


Leaky Roofs Can’t Wait, Here’s Our Promise
Even a small water stain is your roof’s way of waving a red flag. The sooner you call, the faster and cheaper we can get it fixed.

Duncan Farrow
Aug 201 min read


Why You Always Want Fixed Pricing Before You Start a Project
This is exactly why fixed upfront pricing matters. A vague “guess” at the cost can come back to bite you—hard—once work is already underway or finished.

Duncan Farrow
Aug 202 min read


A Cabin, a Legacy, and a Fireproof Future
If you’ve got an old cedar or shingle roof on your cabin or outbuilding, don’t wait for the first spark. Let’s get ahead of it and create a fireproof roof like these folks did.

Farrow Built
Jun 71 min read


Repair, Replace, or Rebuild: The Honest Assessment
We assess what you’ve got, and we tell you the truth—whether it benefits us or not. If a building is worth saving, we’ll show you how. If it’s not, we’ll say so. No fluff, no pitch, just the facts

Duncan Farrow
Jun 62 min read


Wondering What You Can Build on Your Property? Here’s How to Find Out
You might be wondering what you can build on your property—what size of shop or garage you’re allowed, how tall it can be, what square footage you’re permitted, or what the restrictions are.

Duncan Farrow
Jun 52 min read


It's Much Easier to Apply For Permits Using Screw Piles
Because we were using a screw pile foundation, we already had what they were asking for. Screw piles come with a Geotech sign-off built right into the process.

Duncan Farrow
Jun 41 min read


If You Want Your Building Done Before Winter, You Must Start Now
if you want a new building up or repairs done before winter hits, you’ve got to start planning today.

Duncan Farrow
Jun 31 min read


Kilometers away… and still on fire?
We’ve found embers in roofs kilometers away from the fire line.

Duncan Farrow
Jun 21 min read


However you want to tackle your project—we’re in.
You don't have to finish your entire project at once. We can help you build whatever's best for your budget.

Duncan Farrow
Jun 11 min read


Why We Like Screw Piles (And Why You Might Too)
If you’re planning a build or even just a deck, and you don’t want a mess, screw piles are worth a look.

Duncan Farrow
May 311 min read


Hay Shed Roof Blows off in One Windstorm
A windstorm had rolled through, and when the dust settled… his entire hay shed roof was laying upside down in the field.

Duncan Farrow
May 301 min read


Riparian Rules Gone Wild
Let’s talk about something absolutely ridiculous: the rules around riparian zones in British Columbia.

Duncan Farrow
May 281 min read


One spark. That’s all it takes. Switch to a Metal Roof
A metal roof is one of the best things you can do to help protect your buildings. It doesn’t burn, it sheds embers, and it can be the difference between a scare and a disaster.

Duncan Farrow
May 271 min read


What we found hiding in this roof might surprise you
If you’re unsure whether your roof vent is up to par, hit us up. We’re happy to take a look before nature does.

Duncan Farrow
May 261 min read
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