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Timber is inspected for quality assurance and is then prepared to meet specific requirements for each custom home plan.

At Daizen, we are drying experts. This step requires special technology that extracts the moisture but also maintains the structural integrity.

Our CNC planer is a precision tool that cuts all four sides of each timber at the same time resulting in an accurately squared product.

Daizen utilizes its CNC machine for most of the timber preparation process to ensure accuracy and productivity.

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.

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.

Texturizing timbers is a foundation of Daizen’s finishing process. We use various approaches when texturing to create custom wood finishes.

All sides of the timber are finished within a designated, dust-free building to ensure the product has no excess debris on it.

All critical components (trusses,complex joints) for each project are developed and dry-fit tested in shop to ensure ease of installation on site.

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.

Our engineered beam supply is cladded with solid wood and is always grain matched to look like natural timber.

Throughout our entire process, we minimize the chance of any damage. If there is damage, our patching system is fast and invisible.

Our custom built clamp will bend timber the exact radius planned.

We supply every fastener that is needed to put together each piece.

Protection from moving during shipment is important. We also protect from any equipment damages and provide complete packing lists for each tally.

Simple groove for installing gaskets can provide air tight joints that meet up coming building demands.

Dai (Yoshito) Ona Business Development & Project Scoping Founded Daizen Joinery in 1991. As owner and big picture thinker at Daizen, Dai Ona identifies business opportunities and works with clients to bring their project visions to life.

Eijiro Hara Timber Frame Team Leader Joined Daizen in 2008 Eijiro Hara’s role as a Daizen team leader is defined by his own success as a timber framer. Ejiro oversees the detailed work that goes into all aspects of the framing process.

Miki Ona Accounting Joined Daizen in 1991 Miki Ona has been with Daizen since its inception in 1991 and has developed and overseen all accounting systems for the company. Miki’s ongoing attention to detail and diligent processes ensure responsible financial management within the company.

Jason Trefzger manages the work preparation for the CNC machines as well as the maintenance on these, to ensure a steady and efficient workflow in the shop.

Tomoko Shimoda Office Administrator Joined Daizen in 2014 Tomoko Shimoda takes care of all the internal office administration at Daizen. She is responsible for review and crosschecking inventory and analyzing office related information on a day-to-day basis.

Ryu has a keen eye on all parts and timber to check them for their quality and fit, and if needed will fix these. Further on he will be involved in packing all parts sufficiently, labeling the packages and load them on the trucks for safe delivery.

Kazunari (Kazu) Furuya Fine Joiner Joined Daizen in 2014 Kazunari Furuya is responsible for fine joinery work once timbers have been machine cut.

Leonard De Vos Timber Dresser Joined Daizen in 2011 Leonard oversees a crucial step in the preparation of timbers prior to staining; he sands or brushes the wood to make the most of the grain in the final product.

Full scale mock up test with GTL panel for future potential system.

In house tenon and mortise test to figure best ratio of tenon and mortise size also peg location.

Water penetration test on various wood surfaces to explore effect of texture for stain.

Daizen Joinery produce cutting edge timber frame combine with CNC technology and Japanese hand craft skills. Video shows the flow of how the combination works.

Mini hand plane competition Daizen held at association event.

How the timber octagon roof is made.