Introducing our 24 x 50 barn plans: This barn is designed to give you lots of options. The 1200 square foot ground level can be left wide open or divided into rooms or stalls. Whether you want to house animals, equipment, … Continued
We are often asked for our recommendation on a finish for a timber frame. When choosing a finish for your timber frame, you should consider these points:First and foremost, do I want a finish applied?Is the finish nontoxic and environmentally … Continued
Spring…..does the Grateful Dead lyric “What a long, strange trip it’s been” keep running through your head, or is it just me? We’ve been able to stay busy, widely spread out in our shop buildings, carefully venturing out, keeping everything … Continued
You’re ready to start your project and you’ve talked to several timber frame companies. There’s one quote that is several thousand dollars lower than the other two. Should you choose that one? The most important step you should take at … 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 Fairbanks House is the oldest still standing timber frame home in North America. Built in 1637, it was home to eight generations of the Fairbanks family. Located in Dedham, Massachusetts the Fairbanks House is now a museum, and is … Continued
You’re planning your dream home, the one you want to stay in forever. You’ve decided on a timber frame. Now is the time to think about ways to make your dream home perfect for you as you grow older. Let’s … Continued
Spring fever is real, folks. So let’s start thinking about ways to enhance our outdoor spaces. You can add living space to your home with a sunroom or porch, or erect a separate structure, such as a pavilion, pergola, or … Continued
Winter in South Carolina means snow on Friday, followed by sunshine and 70 degrees on Monday! Other than putting layers of clothes on and then taking them off only to put them back on again, it doesn’t slow us down … Continued
This compact cabin with its two porches lives larger than the tiny 544 square foot size. The entire cabin was enclosed with SIPs panels, making it incredibly energy efficient. Thanks to the cabin’s compact size we were able to hand … Continued
