In 1766, William and Martha Bratton purchased 200 acres in present-day York County, South Carolina which is now known as Brattonsville Historic District. The area includes three homes that were built between 1776 and 1855. In July 1780, during the … Continued
Historic restoration and preservation of timber framed structures is a timber framer’s dream job. Not only do we get to do timber frame work, we usually get access to parts of historic buildings not generally seen. The clock tower in … Continued
The On the Road Heartwood Class 2026 came back to South Carolina in February. This year’s frame was designed and built for the 2025 client! Designed by Neil Godden, Heartwood’s Executive Director, the 24′ x 24′ carport is a classic design. … Continued
Winter has brought some ice (not fun) and 8″ of snow and it was beautiful! The shop is busy and we have many new projects that we look forward to raising. Here’s a look at some of what’s been going on.The … Continued
Bethabara restoration work at Historic Bethabara Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina involves ongoing preservation and reconstruction of the Moravian settlement buildings. Bethabara was the first Moravian settlement in the North Carolina piedmont. Founded by German-speaking Moravians in 1753, Bethabara became … Continued
In 2022 we were thrilled to host Patrick Moore, teaching a stereotomy class. Pat founded the Professional School of Practical Stereotomy in 2014, where students are given experience in the application of this historic technique. Pat, a Canadian carpenter, spent … Continued
The historic Union County Courthouse in Monroe, North Carolina was built in 1886. This postcard shows the original structure. In 1922 the building was expanded, adding wings on the north and south sides. The same architectural details were utilized, giving … Continued
Fall is here and we are enjoying all the beautiful leaves as they change colors. The shop has been working on several projects and the team has been busy. Here’s a look at what we have been up to.Enjoy!The MoreSun … Continued
Winter is here and we’ve ben busy! We did some timber framing, some trimber framing, some historic restoration, and threw in an evening of skiing for fun. Here’s a look at what’s been happening ~The MoreSun Team Click here to … Continued
A rail depot restoration was a recent historic project for us in Bishopville, South Carolina. Bishopville was home to prosperous cotton farmers in the early 19th century. In the late 1880s the railroad came to town, and Bishopville became a … Continued
