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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
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
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
Traditional timber frame barn raising for a client in IndianaThis timber frame barn raising project was a joint (pun intended) effort between MoreSun and another timber frame company. Part of the frame was cut by one of our colleagues. We cut … Continued
Including natural timbers, also called live edge timbers, in your timber frame adds visual interest. They emphasize the connection to the trees used to create it. When the timber comes right from your build site it’s even more special. Poplar … Continued
We never know what to expect, but we’re glad for the interesting woodworking projects that come our way… St. John’s German Evangelical Church was built in 1859. It is the most notable historic timber frame structure in Walhalla, South Carolina. Hiding … Continued
Building a house is an exciting, scary, satisfying and sometimes frustrating endeavor. The more you prepare in advance the more you can ensure an enjoyable process. Before even sitting down with a designer, an architect, a timber framer or a … Continued
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are often used in timber frame building. They are panels consisting of a rigid insulated foam core sandwiched between two structural boards. SIPs are strong, cost effective and energy efficient. While the cost of SIPs themselves … Continued
This TFG Scantlings article, written by Stephen Morrison (owner of MoreSun), describes our philosophy and work ethic.It was included in the Timber Framers Guild’s December 2015 publication. The Timber Framers Guild is a non-profit educational association dedicated to the craft … Continued
