High Construction Quality, Low Construction Prices!

FR James Construction is a general contracting firm distinguished by exceptional craftsmanship, personal service, and competitive rates. We are licensed, bonded, and insured including liability insurance which is carried voluntarily by quality contractors. Principal, Jerry James, is on-site and hands-on leading every day of production. We perform one project at a time. Our current rates are extremely competitive. Please let us know if you are interested in our help with your project. Thanks, Jerry James, FR James Construction, www.frjames.net.

WHAT MAKES A DECK GREEN? BY ARCHITECT DOUG COE

http://dougcoe.com/blog/what-makes-a-deck-green/?utm_source=MAIN+List&utm_campaign=ac4a841d0c-Spring_2011_eNewsletter&utm_medium=email

CREATING THE 1ST BURNING MAN IN '86

Back in another lifetime, on the summer solstice in 1986, I built the first Burning Man. I also built the next three BM which became an annual ritual at Baker Beach, San Francisco. 1988 was the next major watershed for the event. Mike Acker's contribution was essential as we designed and built the BM model that is built and sacrificed each year. Here's a link to a recent interview of Mike and I by SF State journalism student Alicia Fischer.

http://sfbeats.wordpress.com/2011/05/12/the-original-burning-man-takes-a-look-at-the-new/ 

Advanced Framing Techniques

Advanced Framing Example

 The next time someone asks you to provide an over-engineered header for a non-loadbearing opening refer to the 2010 California Building Code section R602.7.2 which states that "Load-bearing headers are not required in interior or exterior nonbearing walls. A single flat 2-inch-by-4-inch member may be used as a header in interior or exterior nonbearing walls for openings up to 8 feet in width..."

Non-Advanced Framing Example

Sausalito Project Completion

We're planning a home tour soon to show off this successful project!