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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
The Heartwood School came back to South Carolina in 2025 to teach a timber frame class in one of our shops. Designed by Neil Godden, the school’s Executive Director, this 14′ x 20′ cabin is a classic English design. This … Continued
Not all of our raising require or are suitable for a crane – on some jobs we are able to install timbers using a Sumner Roust-A-Bout. What is a Roust-A-Bout and how does it work?A Roust-A-Bout is a portable material … 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
We were excited to host the Timber Framers Guild’s Southeast Rendezvous May 9-11, 2025 at our shop in Long Creek. Ben Loveland wrote an accounting of the event that was published in the July/August Scantlings magazine of the Guild. From Beam … Continued
Ceiling beam grids, doorway cased openings, and box beams can all add interest to your home, whether it’s a new build or you’re remodeling. The warmth of timber adds a welcoming touch to any style of home. Here’s a look … Continued
This spiral timber is a special feature in our new showroom. Cutting this amazing white pine spiral took Stephen about 40 hours! White pine is readily available in our region, and is an attractive honey color. Low shrinkage, minimal cracks … Continued
Water views make a space special, whether that space is a home, a lakeside pavilion, a boathouse, or a gazebo. The body of water might be a burbling creek, a pond, a lake, or an ocean – no matter the … Continued
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
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
