In the words of one of our clients, “raising day was an event you will never forget.”
The process of creating timber frames starts on paper, with a design and selection of wood species. Next comes cutting the timbers in the shop and the timber frame raisings on site. Then finishing the structure completes the project. These steps become the timber frame’s story. Whether your timber frame is a home, a porch, an outbuilding, or an interior detail, seeing it evolve is captivating.
Timber frame raisings are the culmination of a lot of hard work and planning. Small frames can sometimes be hand raised, but using a crane or other equipment is much more common. Ask almost any timber framer and they’ll tell you the raising is their favorite part of the process. At MoreSun we can attest to that!
While we all appreciate seeing a finished lived-in home or building, the beauty of a frame itself can’t be denied. Take a look at these timber frames and their narratives.
Nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, alongside the Saluda River, is the 400 acre Riverstead community. A focus on nature, sustainability, and community living, all within commuting distance to Greenville, South Carolina, makes this setting unique and … Continued
Most of our timber frame raisings require equipment, such as forklifts, man lifts, and cranes. We were able to hand raise this 544 square foot timber frame cabin , using only a roustabout material lift. The property is surrounded by … Continued
For your viewing pleasure, here’s a time-lapsed video of one of our raisings.Stephen, Ben, Carlton & Jeremy raised this contemporary multi-level home not too far from our shop. The timber frame raising video starts after the main part of the … Continued
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
Pictures of completed homes, outbuildings and other structures are wonderful to see. We can picture ourselves cooking in that kitchen, hanging out with family in that great room, or sitting on that porch. But there’s no denying the beauty of … Continued
Quickly nicknamed the “Stealth Cabana” this Cypress timber frame cabana was an interesting project. Raising the cabana in the Atlanta August heat, next to a beautiful pool, was a hot, hot job. The crew got it done and our client … Continued
Dewees Island is a private barrier island, north of Charleston, South Carolina. The island is accessible only by ferry, which makes building a timber frame interesting! Transporting Materials All of the timbers, SIPs, workers, equipment and tools rode the ferry … 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
Timber Frame Porch RaisingThis home on Lake Hartwell in Georgia was enhanced with a Yellow Pine timber framed entry porch. Here’s a look from test fitting in the shop to the timber frame porch raising on site. This small project … Continued
Adding an entrance gate to this Alabama ranch served several purposes.It allows the owner to control access, encloses the property and makes a strong statement. The Southern Yellow Pine ranch entrance timber frame gate structure was created with large posts … Continued
