Summer 2024 Timber Tidbits

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Summer has kept us busy in the shop and on jobsites. We’ve been working with multiple species of wood: ​Douglas fir, white oak, cypress, pine, as well as antique timbers (pretty much covering the gamut!)Here’s a look at some of … Continued

Dismantling a Timber Frame Barn

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In 2000 Stephen worked with a crew dismantling a timber frame barn in Indiana. The 1850s timber framed dairy barn has not been in use for years. The owner wanted it reused rather than seeing it torn down and destroyed. … Continued

Heartwood School on the Road

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The Heartwood School, owned by the Timber Framers Guild,  is located in Alstead, New Hampshire. Dedicated to teaching timber framing and related skills, Heartwood offers a wide variety of courses, taught by masters in their fields. In February 2024 Heartwood … Continued

Spring 2024 Timber Tidbits

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Spring is here! We’re keeping as busy as the bees that are dive bombing us right now, and we’re making lots of sawdust. Here’s a look at some of what’s been happening ~The MoreSun Team Click here to read our … Continued

Lakeside Pavilion

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Ben Loveland designed this 20’x36′ cross gable lakeside pavilion for a community on Lake Burton in Georgia. The generous two-foot plus overhangs help protect the pine timbers. Rough sawn tongue and groove ceiling decking completes the look of the pavilion’s … Continued

Winter 2024 Timber Tidbits

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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

Rail Depot Restoration

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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

Fall 2023 Timber Tidbits

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Fall has brought us some beautiful leaf colors and really nice weather, and we’ve been enjoying both on some stunning job sites. The shops are full of timbers and we’re keeping extremely busy. Here’s a look at what’s been happening … Continued

Summer 2023 Timber Tidbits

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Summer is here and it’s hot and steamy. But just like postal carriers, “neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” will keep us from completing our projects. Well, maybe gloom of night…..Anyway, here’s a look at some … Continued

Spring 2023 Timber Tidbits

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After a few false starts, spring has arrived! In our neck of the woods the mountain laurel are blooming, the whippoorwills are calling, and the river is running. We’ve been super busy in the shop and with several raisings. Here’s … Continued