Good Wood INC.

10/30/2026

The job starts before the jobsite.

Scope, materials, scheduling and approvals. Keeping the next step clear matters just as much as the work in the field.

Planning a deck, concrete, structural repair or commercial project? Send us a message and tell us what you need.

Mallory: 336-944-1187
John: 336-707-8845

What update matters most to you from a contractor: schedule, budget or the next step?

10/27/2026

WHEN THE PROBLEM IS BELOW GRADE, WE GO BELOW THE WATER.

On October 15, GW Marine completed an underwater drain and gate-valve inspection at approximately 15 feet.

The accessible exterior and interior areas were examined by video and touch. No obstruction was found in the areas inspected.

During operation:

• Valve rotation was limited to approximately one-quarter turn

• A gap estimated by touch at ½–1 inch was present along the bottom

• The cause of the restricted movement and gap was not established during the inspection

Low visibility is part of underwater infrastructure work. Clear documentation matters just as much as the dive.

Property managers, contractors and lake communities: which system gives you the most trouble—docks, drains, valves or intakes?

📞 Mallory: 336-944-1187

📞 John — Field/Backup: 336-707-8845

Proudly supported by NADCO.

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10/26/2026

BEFORE THE BUILD, THE PLAN HAS TO WORK.

We’re currently pricing a 16×21 elevated deck with 42-inch rails and 42-inch stairs.

This is still in the estimate and planning stage—materials have not been ordered and a start date has not been scheduled.

A responsible deck quote has to account for more than square footage:

• Joist, beam and post layout

• Attachment and load path

• Stair rise, run and landing

• Guard height and railing layout

• Wood versus composite

• Demolition, access and staging

• Material availability and lead time

Getting those decisions right now prevents expensive surprises once construction begins.

For your own deck, which matters more: lower upfront cost or lower long-term maintenance?

📞 Mallory: 336-944-1187

📞 John — Field: 336-707-8845

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10/24/2026

WEEKEND MODE: BELOW THE SURFACE. 🤿

Freshwater diving gives us reps that matter—entries, equipment checks, buoyancy, task loading and learning what actually works when visibility and conditions aren’t perfect.

This is the real start: gear on, fins in hand and one careful step at a time.

The water-level inset was captured with John’s personally owned GoPro HERO11 Black.

GoPro — what’s your go-to HERO11 setup for moving from topside to underwater without stopping to change modes?

Divers: shore entry or boat entry—and why?

Camera and equipment are personally owned. No paid partnership.

Proudly supported by NADCO.

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10/23/2026

WHEN THE SITE CHANGES, THE PLAN HAS TO CHANGE.

During demolition on this aviation concrete project, fuel contamination was discovered beneath the existing slab.

Work paused while environmental remediation was completed by others. Once the site was cleared, the original schedule and rebuild plan had to be reworked around remobilization, grading, compaction and the concrete replacement.

The visible construction is only part of the job. The rest is managing safety, changing conditions and keeping a complicated project moving forward.

Good Wood Construction provides commercial concrete, demolition and reconstruction services throughout North Carolina.

Need an experienced contractor for a difficult project?

📞 Mallory: 336-944-1187

📞 John — Field: 336-707-8845

What is the biggest hidden condition you have uncovered after a project started?

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10/22/2026

Not every dive is about shipwrecks and spearfishing. 🤿

Sometimes the job takes you 15 feet underwater and into a stormwater drainage system.

Last week, GW Marine completed an underwater valve inspection at Carolina Lakes to investigate a possible closure issue.

We inspected the exterior, operated the valve, and documented an approximately ½–1-inch gap along the bottom while the valve was in the closed position.

No visible obstruction was identified during the inspection.

This is the side of commercial diving most people never see.

From underwater infrastructure inspections to dock systems, recovery, and maintenance, we’re building GW Marine around getting work done beneath the surface.

GW Marine | Underwater Inspection & Dive Services

Scheduling: 336-944-1187
Field: 336-707-8845

What’s the most unusual job you’ve seen a diver tackle?

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10/21/2026

Big boy breakfast for a big day!!!

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

BEHIND THE BUILD. 🚧

Some construction projects are straightforward. Others reveal challenges you can’t see until demolition begins.

At Textron Aviation, Good Wood Construction tackled a major concrete slab removal project where unexpected subsurface conditions changed the plan.

These are the projects that require coordination, adaptability, and a crew ready to work through the challenges.

Contractors: what’s the biggest surprise you’ve uncovered during demolition?

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10/20/2026

WHAT RIDES IN YOUR HEAVY BAG? 🤿⚓️

This is BlackMaskDivers’ Heavy Bag in John’s actual GW Marine boat setup—custom patched and photographed where it works, not in a studio.

Black Mask Divers built it around reinforced construction, drainage and waterborne use. On a working boat, wet gear is inevitable; loose gear doesn’t have to be.

BlackMaskDivers — which priority drove the final design most: load control, drainage or carry comfort?

Divers and boat crews: what goes in yours first—lead, tools or recovery hardware?

Gear shown is personally owned and used by GW Marine. No paid partnership.

Proudly supported by NADCO.

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