Category Archives: AnnouncementDaizen moves to a new shopApril 21, 2013 – 11:32 am
From Daizen News, April 2013 We are pleased to announce that we have moved into a larger shop in a better location.
We are now about 20km east of Kamloops, near the Lafarge concrete Our new address: You can see a map on our website.
NOTICES: Distributor wanted. Display for sale.April 9, 2012 – 1:58 pm
from Daizen News 1 April 2012 Things are in flux at Daizen, and you may be interested in these opportunities. Distributor wanted. Daizen is looking for a distribution partner. We are a Shuswap- and Okanagan-based operation; for any area outside this region, we want to engage a partner to distribute our product. To discuss this, please reach Dai, dai@daizen.com, 250/679-2750. To learn more about Daizen Joinery, visit the Daizen website. Display for sale. Our splined, curved-peak trellis display is for sale—we’ve used it for a year and are thinking of a new display design.
Post distance is 8 ft. 4 in. x 12 ft. Roof size is 14 ft. 7½ in. x 20 ft. All recycled western red cedar, 4 coats of stain. This is meant to use as trellis; it’s not engineered to place a roof on top. For details, please email Dai, dai@daizen.com. Valdes island project featured in Cottage magazine also cover pageDecember 21, 2011 – 7:01 pm
One of our project for Karl Willms is introducing by Cottage magazine for Jan issue.
Timber connection design workshopDecember 5, 2011 – 2:35 pm
from Daizen News, 1 December 2011 Dai Ona is one of four wood connection specialists who will present at a two-day workshop hosted by WoodWorks BC and Canadian Wood Council. It takes place Thursday, December 8 and Friday, December 9 of this year, at the Marriott Fairfield Inn in Kelowna. The workshop, geared toward structural engineers, begins with connections in the CSA 086 Wood Design Standard and progresses from there, covering both timber frame and log structure connections.
Other speakers include Adam Robertson (Canadian Wood Council), Ghasan Doudak (University of Ottawa), and Robin Zirnhelt For more information, call Linda Schauer, 877-929-9663 (ex 6); email her; or see the Wood-Works.ca web page about it, including a PDF fact sheet. New Wood Design Manual The Canadian Wood Council’s new 2010 Wood Design Manual will be available at the workshop, at a deep discount: $117 (list price $190). Whistler round to square house updateOctober 10, 2011 – 4:13 pm
While we were at BC wood AGM, BC wood made tour and two out of four were the frame we provided. Round natural log and square timber are for sure good combination for any resort set up and makes one of kind building. This project is build by Craig Ross who is contractor in Whistler, great job in design modification and finishes, we provided timber structure and stairs. Kalwall by the stair tower is insulated and bring very warm light in to the building.
Chase Joyce Dunn Theater, dome cover addedOctober 10, 2011 – 3:47 pm
There are many request from musician that they wanted to cover the ring to protect from rain for performance. This was against my design point of view but I also understood their reason so we made dome that will make minimum sound reflect and installed. Main focus for manufacturing was how to be water proof, we made groove in any fitting can be water leak concern and placed Hanno tape, then placed 5 layer of RV repair paint on top that match the color of roof single.
BC Wood GBM WhistlerOctober 10, 2011 – 3:39 pm
BC Wood GBM in Sep 8th to 10th were successfully done. My presentation to Architect was focused on why and how timber twist, and how we can control. Also Gluelam to kiln dry timber comparison in size and length were made clear what is optimal size to use in design with timber for public building design.
Bonsai eventOctober 10, 2011 – 3:28 pm
As a part of fund raising for Japan Tsunami Relief, we joined this Bonsai event held in Japanese Bonsai Garden Surrey. Event was very successful, lots of Bonsai lovers got together and great demonstration and Taiko drum performance were truly touched performance. We prepared 6 benches and 8 blocks to donate and all sold in this event. We have three gate left to sale to raise funds, gate are dispalyed at Japanese Bonsai Garden, 16164 24th Avenue Surrey, BC. Thanks for all volunteers.
Connection test at engineer work shop organize by Canadian Wood Council and Wood Works BC.February 26, 2011 – 3:17 pm
Dec 2010, Daizen Joinery and Nicola Log Works demonstrated the connection test at engineer work shop. We tested about 10 different connections, mortise and tenon, SFS WT screw, epoxy anchor, T-bolt, Sherpa, GRK screws and so on. Mortise and tenon, it failed at beam side, it sheared off. Peg holes were 2 inch from the face, this was a bid surprise for me, I assumed it will brake the tip of tenon. Need to test more. SFS WT screw were definitely functioning well, money saving screws. Method of test was, we braked half lap first, this braked at 4,000 lbs. Then we placed two SFS WT screw at the shear location and tested again. Test was stopped at 10,000 lbs, it did not failed, instead other side of connection failed. One screw, least add 3,000 lbs strength in connection. Epoxy anchor, concrete epoxy fail too quick, but cold cure epoxy were so strong, it brake the weld that holding the wide web and test stopped at 12,000 lbs. I have uploaded Sherpa test video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/Daizenjoinery?feature=mhsn#p/a/u/0/9oHgx5a2vBU. Tons of information from this test but not enough time to organized to share, please contact me at dai@daizen.com for any further test result. http://www.youtube.com/user/Daizenjoinery#p/a/u/2/9oHgx5a2vBU
Buildex show boothFebruary 26, 2011 – 2:01 pm
February 23rd and 24th, we were at the Buildex show. We got honorables best booth at the show. Roof truss were all recycled western red cedar, it was lighter than D.Fir, could of set up all by hand. entire show, my body was so soar from the set up. We met many peoples at the show, thanks every one who stopped at our booth. Our next show is in Abbotsford Log and Timber show, March 13th and 14th.
IPE armstrong fair (Booth is up)August 30, 2010 – 10:42 am
We will be in Arm Strong IPE fair this year. This is not home show but lots of people comes through so I will try to see if this will work or not. We were fortunate to got permission to use the frame for the Notch Hill community hall. Show Sep 1 to 5. http://www.armstrongipe.com/
Project portfolioSeptember 8, 2009 – 3:16 pm
I have been making project portfolio myself and Monica at Willms Design Service has been helping audit my English. I use program call Indesign, photoshop and illustrator. It became 46 pages, It can download from link below. http://www.daizen.com/services.php
Chase bandshell in provincial TV commercialNovember 19, 2008 – 7:35 pm
I heard about Chase bandshell I designed last year and build this spring, was on commercial from three people, so I was watching TV to find out. Yes, there was! So I searched web to see if I can see more, then I found one very easy. It is the project that BC is promoting, they call “Spirit Square” seems like trying to build people to get together and fun funded by provincial government. It was my mistake and my stupidity that had no press release or even job site sign on this project. Many people I meet they talk about this building without knowing that I actualy design the building and build this one. But, today, I got call from Victoria office about bandshell for Victoria. They asked me if I can send picture. I hope they will ask me more than just picture! Click picture to check the film, there will be more opportunity for other local people to build theirs!
Sprit square film
TV commercial
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