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Wide Open Welding A multi-faceted custom construction company. We serve the Whistler/Pemberton area as well as the low

Wide Open Welding is a multi-faceted construction company dedicated to serving your construction needs and bringing your design ideas to life. Based in beautiful Pemberton, BC, we serve the Whistler/Pemberton area as well as the lower mainland and throughout BC. With a crew that combines several decades of experience in building, design and construction, we are able to facilitate numerous and varied projects that range from large scale structural fabricating and erecting, to point of sale retail desks and fireplace surrounds. Get in touch with us to discuss how we can work with you to make your next project a seamless experience with exceptional results. Founded by two brothers with over 50 years of combined experience in the steel trade, Kevin and Rob Friesen developed Wide Open Welding into a business with a reputation for creative craftsmanship, reliability and exceptional quality. They take pride in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships among their ever-expanding base of clients, which include builders, developers, and award-winning Architectural and Engineering firms. Although Wide Open Welding emerged from Whistler, our services are frequently sought after throughout greater Vancouver, having also completed projects within the Howe Sound area.

Look closely for the single stringer supporting those beautiful and sleek wood stairs. A stringer like this creates an o...
10/13/2026

Look closely for the single stringer supporting those beautiful and sleek wood stairs. A stringer like this creates an open and airy feel while maintaining durability and functionality. Its clean lines and precise craftsmanship make it a standout element in any space.

This is from a Whistler residence project, designed with Robert Bailey Interiors. The stringer does all the work. The space does the rest.

A perfect blend of steel and wood. Clean lines, quality craftsmanship, and built to last. 👌
10/09/2026

A perfect blend of steel and wood. Clean lines, quality craftsmanship, and built to last. 👌

galvanization isn't just a finish — it's a corrosion protection strategy.The zinc coating bonds to the steel's surface m...
10/05/2026

galvanization isn't just a finish — it's a corrosion protection strategy.
The zinc coating bonds to the steel's surface metallurgically, meaning it becomes part of the material rather than sitting on top of it. In a wet, high-snowload alpine climate, that distinction matters: a surface coating fails at cut edges and fastener points. Galvanized steel corrodes slowly and protects itself.

On this 2011 Patkau Architects–designed Whistler residence, we installed a 20-gauge galvanized roof deck on the structural steel framework — a specification driven by the site's alpine conditions and the engineering standards Equilibrium Consulting applied to the project.

Understanding why a material is specified is part of how we do the job right. If you're working on a project in a demanding climate, get in touch: [email protected]

Precision, precision, precision. No matter the project, we delivery the precision required.
09/30/2026

Precision, precision, precision. No matter the project, we delivery the precision required.

A steel fireplace facing does two jobs: it protects the surrounding structure from heat, and it gives the room a finishe...
09/19/2026

A steel fireplace facing does two jobs: it protects the surrounding structure from heat, and it gives the room a finished focal point.⁠
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Getting both right means the firebox behind it is built to spec, and the facing is fabricated to sit perfectly flush. No gaps, no movement, no misalignment with the wall plane beside it.⁠
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This facing was one of the final installations on a custom Whistler residence before handoff to the client. Part of a full steel scope that ran from the structural frame to the chimney cap.⁠
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That's Wide Open Welding's version of start to finish.⁠
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Working with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson on a custom Whistler residence means the fabrication standard has to match the desi...
09/16/2026

Working with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson on a custom Whistler residence means the fabrication standard has to match the design intent, exactly.

This project required billet stainless steel columns, a suspended staircase, a knife-edge roof, full structural steel, and custom architectural details throughout. Every element was designed in-house, detailed to the engineer's drawings, and installed by our crew.

Fast + Epp on engineering. Dürfeld Constructors on construction. Wide Open Welding on steel.

The team on a project like this reflects what the project demands. We're proud to be the fabricator that architects and engineers at this level trust with their most complex residential work.

If you're building something that requires this level of ex*****on, we'd like to hear about it: [email protected]

What makes a radius railing harder to fabricate than a straight one?⁠A straight railing follows a single plane. A radius...
09/12/2026

What makes a radius railing harder to fabricate than a straight one?⁠
A straight railing follows a single plane. A radius railing has to follow a curve, which means every section needs to be bent or rolled to match the arc, the posts need to be plumb on a curved base plate, and the top rail needs to flow without kinks or flat spots.⁠
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On the Malahat SkyWalk, we fabricated over 500 linear feet of custom radius railings in galvanized steel. At that scale, consistency isn't just an aesthetic standard, it's a structural one. Every section had to match the engineering drawings exactly, because each one connects to the next.⁠
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No shortcuts at 250 metres above sea level.⁠
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This Whistler residence with Open Space Architecture and CBN Enterprises was a full scope from the ground up: structural...
09/08/2026

This Whistler residence with Open Space Architecture and CBN Enterprises was a full scope from the ground up: structural steel, custom stairs with a 3/8" plate stringer and brass-inlay railing, chimney cap, fireplace hearth, and mantle support.

The details read differently when they come from the same shop as the structure. Nothing is bolted-on, it's designed in.

Swipe to see how this one came together. 👉

Let's work together: [email protected]

Before the walls go up, there's this.Structural steel in place on a West Vancouver hillside. The frame is where every de...
09/02/2026

Before the walls go up, there's this.

Structural steel in place on a West Vancouver hillside. The frame is where every decision made in the engineer's drawings becomes physical, where tolerances either hold or don't.

Raw material. Precise placement. The foundation everything else depends on.

📐 BattersbyHowat Architects | Aspect Structural Engineers | Hart Tipton Construction

On a project like the Wedgewoods residence in Whistler, the architectural steel scope touches almost every room.Structur...
08/30/2026

On a project like the Wedgewoods residence in Whistler, the architectural steel scope touches almost every room.

Structural steel. Exterior guardrails. Interior stairs. Slat wall. Custom chimney shroud. Stainless pool accents. Mechanical covers. Door thresholds. Jamb plates. Window sills. Custom bunk bed structure.

Working with BattersbyHowat Architects, Twin Peaks Engineering, and Creekworks Construction, our team coordinated from early design through final installation.

If your project has a complex steel scope, we'd like to hear about it early: [email protected]

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1920 Carpenter Road
Pemberton, BC
V0N2L0

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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