Back-Framing Specialist · Ottawa, ON

The framing
behind the finish

Quality That Shows

Stairs, ceilings, and every detail before the drywall, framed square and plumb across the Ottawa area. Close to ten years of the work that holds the finish together.

Curved stair framing Curved staircase framing by D.P.O. Carpentry, Ottawa Round stair, framed & dressed · Ottawa
What back-framing is

Getting the house
ready for drywall

A back-framer's main job is to get the house ready for the drywall stage, after all the other main trades have been through.

It is the strapping, the ceilings, the openings, the backing, and the dozens of details that decide how cleanly everything after it goes on. Done right, the finishers walk into a square, plumb, ready house. That is the difference a careful back-framer makes, and it is the standard on every D.P.O. job.

What D.P.O. does

From Rough Framing
To The Final Details

Everything between the structure and the drywall, plus rough framing of all kinds.

01

Ceilings & Architectural

  • Coffered, cathedral, 45° & waffle ceilings
  • Arch ways
  • Bulkheads & decorative boxes
  • Custom built-out fireplaces
  • Custom oven-hood vents
02

Stairs & Landings

  • Curved & round stairs
  • Framing in & dressing stairs
  • Stair landings
  • Garage landings & drops
  • Install & level garage jambs
03

Walls & Structure

  • Curved & round walls
  • Strapping & straightening studs
  • Frost walls & finished basements
  • Point loads for the house
  • Porch beam pack-outs
04

Doors, Windows & Openings

  • Install & level windows and doors
  • Install & level pocket doors
  • Framed openings, ready for finish
05

Bath, Kitchen & Backing

  • Custom tub decks
  • Walk-in shower walls
  • Shower drops & niches
  • Backing for TVs, showers, toilets, curtain rods, towel holders & more
06

Rough Framing

  • Sheds
  • Decks
  • Garages
  • Sugar shacks
  • Just ask for what you need
Recent work

On The Job

A look at the framing behind the finish, including the curved and round stairs D.P.O. is known for.

Donavon O'Leary of D.P.O. Carpentry on a finished deck build
Who you're hiring

Donavon O'Leary

I'm Donavon O'Leary, and I own D.P.O. Carpentry. I've been back-framing and framing for close to ten years now, and I've been part of a lot of great builds around the Ottawa area. My goal is simple: bring quality and passion back into the trade.

Right now it's a one-man shop, so everything you see is done by me. Some of the work I'm proudest of lately is curved walls and round stairs. Keep D.P.O. Carpentry in mind for your next build, and let me be your back-framing specialist. I promise, when you walk into a house I've done, you'll see Quality That Shows.

10 yrs
Back-framing
Ottawa
& surrounding area
1-man
Every cut his own
Quality That Shows
Get in touch

Let's Talk
About Your Build

Have a build coming up, or need a back-framer on a job? Send a message or reach Donavon directly.

AreaOttawa, ON & surrounding

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