Ian Schwandt
In 2003, after laboring for remodelers and builders, Ian started a 4-year carpentry apprenticeship at the Southeast Wisconsin Carpentry Training Center in Milwaukee, WI. The skills gained through his apprenticeship opened doors to a vast array of opportunity within the building trades. Being the foreman on a production finish carpentry crew led to working as a superintendent on large commercial projects for the health care industry. A desire to return to his roots as a carpenter and craftsperson started a journey from flipping houses in the recession to operating a one-man architectural woodworking shop, and finally coming full circle back to residential remodeling as a lead carpenter. Recently, Ian has shifted his focus to applying his experience in managing the cost structures of commercial construction to residential remodeling as an estimator and project developer.
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Airtight and Waterproof Window Installation
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The Self Design-Builder Pt. 3: With a Little Help From My Friends
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Framing Interior Double-Stud Walls
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Sheathing the Roof and Completing the Air Barrier
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The Self Design-Builder Pt. 2: Estimating Construction Costs
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The Self-Designer/Builder: The System is Not Built to Serve You
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Podcast 350: 40th-Anniversary-Edition Interview With John Carroll
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Lesson’s Learned After Framing
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Raising and Air-Sealing Tall Walls
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Design Inspiration Behind FHB House WI
