Darren has often been described as a Renaissance Man. He is a romantic artisan with numerous skills. A perfectionist who, by his own admission, is a little OCD. His love of good food, and advocation for spending quality time with the people we love, has led him in his pursuit of constructing classic wood-fired masonry ovens of the highest quality.
Back in 1989 Darren first began working on industrial wood-fired combustors at the Ajax steam plant. It was here that he learned firsthand about high temperature refractory products, and the damage they incur from the thermal stresses they are subjected to. Over the years his experience has shown him the importance of precision in construction, and strict adherence to product installation requirements, for longevity in high heat applications.
During the last seven years, Darren has teamed up with master mason, Doug Burpee, on various projects that included stone monuments and historic buildings. Doug has been building the most impressive stone fireplaces for decades, and his expertise is a contributing factor in the quality you can expect from any Firestone Oven.