The Daizen Process
Our team members and partners each bring special skills and expertise to projects resulting in exceptional collective work.
Together, the team offers distinctive techniques inspired by traditional Japanese workmanship, which are delivered through a combination of precision technology and handcrafting of wood.
Material Processing
Timber is inspected for quality assurance and is then prepared to meet specific requirements for each custom home plan.
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Kiln Drying
At Daizen, we are drying experts. This step requires special technology that extracts the moisture but also maintains the structural integrity.
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Timber Sizing
One of the key facts for quality assurance is sizing the timber and the true square set reference to the rest of the fabrication.
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CNC Processing
Daizen utilizes its six axis CNC machine for most of the timber preparation process to ensure accuracy and productivity.
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Fine Hand Craft
Daizen sets itself apart through its experience and skill in hand cutting and shaping that a CNC machine cannot necessarily achieve. Our work is truly customized, project-to-project.
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Quality Check & Control
Every piece of timber that goes through the CNC fabrication process is carefully inspected. Further refining of each piece is then addressed through hand detailing.
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Timber Texturing
Texturizing timbers is a foundation of Daizens finishing process. Our custom built machine provides minimum heat to the wood and allows for various custom wood finishes.
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Finish
We have many unique finishing options. At Daizen, it is import to make sure we protect every open surface such as cracks and inside the joinery.
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Test Fitting
All critical components (trusses,complex joints) for each project are developed and dry-fit tested in shop to ensure ease of installation on site.
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Steel Integration
We take care of all steel integration engineering. Our cladding is unique and gives the look of solid timber. Our installation process is important and we install with minimum time.
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Grain Match Cladding
Our engineered beam supply is cladded with solid wood and is always grain matched to look like natural timber.
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Damage Control
Throughout our entire process, we minimize the chance of any damage. If there is damage, our patching system is fast and invisible.
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Accessory & Fastener
We supply every fastener that is needed to put together each piece.
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Wrapping and Shipping
Protection from moving during shipment is important. We also protect from any equipment damages and provide complete packing lists for each tally.
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Gasketting
Simple groove for installing gaskets can provide air tight joints that meet up coming building demands.
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At Daizen, we ensure client expectations and understanding of processes are met through all phases of our work, from structural design and engineering to fabrication of timber frames and assembly and installation.