Chris Ahrens

Chris Ahrens has been hooked on carpentry since childhood. He’s come a long way from those early years, and now his portfolio includes technically advanced builds, such as the Passive House that’s featured on in FHB #249. His advice for anyone entering the business: Be as flexible as possible, and don’t be afraid of taking on a diverse variety of jobs; otherwise, you’ll get stuck doing the same thing on every project.

Framing a Grade-Level Deck
Building close to the ground demands tighter tolerances.

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