Outdoor Living
“Summertime….and the livin’ is easy”Spring, summer, fall and yes, even winter, we like to spend time outdoors. It’s good for us, body and soul. Whether we’re out in the woods, out at the lake, or out on the beach, the … Continued
Carpenter Bees
Oh, those pesky carpenter bees…… Let’s look at the who, what, why and how of these wood-damaging little critters. Introducing: genus Xylocopa, the carpenter bee. Carpenter bees resemble bumblebees. The two species are close in size and appearance. The main … Continued
Pavilion Raising
This pavilion raising was actually a repeat job. Some years ago we cut and raised this timber frame pavilion for Caylx Farms, a wedding and event venue in upstate South Carolina. Recently the owners contacted us. A change in their … Continued
Snap Line Square Rule & Plumb Line Scribing
Laying out where to cut mortise and tenon joints for a timber frame requires precise measurements to achieve a good, tight fit. On freshly milled and planed (S4S) timbers that are nice and square this is a pretty straight forward … Continued
Timber Frame or Post and Beam?
Timber frames are sometimes categorized as post and beam. Is there a difference? The short answer, especially according to timber framers, is yes. Not that we discount post & beam construction, but we know what it takes to craft a … Continued
American College of the Building Arts
MoreSun is proud to employ interns and graduates of the timber framing program at the American College of the Building Arts. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the ACBA is the only four-year liberal arts and sciences college in the US … Continued
Wood is good for your health!
Do you know about wood benefits? Wood has positive impacts on your health and mental well being, whether you are outside in nature or inside your home or office. From improving your mood to lowering your stress level, wood elicits … Continued
Calyx Farms Wedding Chapel
Calyx Farms is a breathtaking 100+ acres located in Oconee County, South Carolina along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway. The open air timber frame wedding chapel is situated to maximize the spectacular views from the property. This timber frame structure … Continued
Floating Gazebo
Raising a timber framed gazebo on a floating dock in Alabama required math skills and equilibrium! The Cypress octagonal gazebo required some different layout. We cut the five-sided posts on our sawmill, along with the six-sided “boss pin.”Boss pin is … Continued
Before, During, After
From stacks of timbers, to raisings, to finished timber frames, here is a brief glimpse into some of our projects. Before, during & after.Watching a stack of timbers arrive in the shop is always an exciting moment. First comes layout. … Continued