About REhouse
REhouse Timberframes and Solar is committed to environmentally responsible construction, focusing on salvaged, local & recyclable building materials. Rehouse is proud to be the recipient of the 2011 Business Excellence Green Award. Rehouse has expanded into the growing solar industry in Nova Scotia and is proud to provide homeowners with both on and off-grid solar solutions!
About Chris Bird, Timberframer and Owner
Chris Bird is the brains and brawn behind REhouse. A modern languages major, Chris left behind the world of academics and writing to pursue the art of timberframing. After short stints reporting local news in upstate Vermont, protecting a coastal wildlife preserve in mid-Coast Maine, and dabbling in the art of landscaping Chris jumped in his 22 year-old Saab in February 2004 to drive across the cold wintry country to make his way to Northern B.C. to enroll as a Carpentry student. There he learned the basics, excelling in every part of the carpentry trade, he graduated top of his class, and left with the passion and motivation to build beautiful timberframes. The day he graduated he got offered a job as a timberframer all the way across the country in Nova Scotia. In Nova Scotia he dove into every aspect of the building process, working on cutting, prefitting and on-site assembling and in the office marketing.
Chris always knew he wanted to build timberframes; what he didn’t know is how much he would love it and how good he would be at it. Chris’ incredible attention to detail and pride of craftsmanship shows through in every joint he cuts and mortise he chisels.
In 2015 Chris started to immerse himself in all things solar and since then has provided innovative on and off-grid solar solutions for many happy homeowners. His shop and home are entirely run off solar and he is extremely passionate about working with you to find the best possible solar option for your home, cabin in the woods, or off-grid retreat.
Chris is unbelievably dedicated to the art of timberframes and the power of solar. He will work with you, encouraging, teaching, and supporting you in building the perfect place. Chris will answer any and all questions or concerns you might have.
Chris always knew he wanted to build timberframes; what he didn’t know is how much he would love it and how good he would be at it. Chris’ incredible attention to detail and pride of craftsmanship shows through in every joint he cuts and mortise he chisels.
In 2015 Chris started to immerse himself in all things solar and since then has provided innovative on and off-grid solar solutions for many happy homeowners. His shop and home are entirely run off solar and he is extremely passionate about working with you to find the best possible solar option for your home, cabin in the woods, or off-grid retreat.
Chris is unbelievably dedicated to the art of timberframes and the power of solar. He will work with you, encouraging, teaching, and supporting you in building the perfect place. Chris will answer any and all questions or concerns you might have.