Spring has arrived, and here in the south that means we get to experience spring, winter, summer, and pollen all in the same week. No matter what spring throws at us, we're staying busy! Here's a look at some of what's been going on ~

The MoreSun Team

Indian Creek MARTA Station

This project was a bit outside of our usual work. The Atlanta MARTA station at Indian Creek needed stabilization of the overhead glulam timbers in the roof structure. This involved a lot of drilling and installing screws while on a manlift, working around the bus and train schedules, and curious passengers.

Teaching a Trade

Stephen has been teaching timber framing to the construction class at our local career center. The Hamilton Career and Technology Center offers high school students the opportunity to get hands on training in a trade before graduation. The class culminated in the raising of a pavilion at a local elementary school. It's been a rewarding experience for all of us and we look forward to continuing the program next year.

Student chiseling a tenon

Student attaching the whetting bush

Installing a beam

Raising the frame

Stephen honored as Business Partner of the Year

Recent Projects

Variety keeps things interesting! Recent projects have included a Douglas fir porch, interior timbers in a Florida island home, a future stage at our local pizza and coffee spot, and antique timber beam grids in a new build.

Douglas fir timber frame porch

Timber frame stage

Cutting interior timbers at beach house

Antique timber ceiling beams

Heartwood On The Road 2026

Heartwood came back to South Carolina and we were happy to host again. Last year's client was a repeat customer for this 24' x 24' carport. The eastern white pine frame features dropped tie beam king post trusses, flared posts, and a 7/12 pitch roof. Students learned layout, joinery cutting, use of hand and power tools, and raising with a crane. A pig roast and bonfire added to the fun.

Frame designed by Neil Godden

Frame raised with a crane

Cutting timbers in the shop

Frame completed

Interesting Tidbits

The Wind and Rain Bridge was constructed in the Fujian Province of China. It serves as a covered walkway, shelter, and meeting place. Constructed from locally sourced, sustainable materials, the bridge was a joint project by the University of Hong Kong architecture design students, and the Gallant Ho Experiential Learning Fund. Constructed with 256 timber elements and no metal brackets, supports or mechanical fixings, the bridge is a unique reciprocal interlocking structure. Seventy students assisted in the building of the bridge.