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Custom Timber Frame Home Raising
As each mortise & tenon connection is joined with oak pegs, the timber frame structure for this custom home is formed. Large Douglas fir timbers, a unique design, and teamwork made for a timber frame home raising to remember. Raising the timber frame is one of the most exciting parts of traditional timber frame construction, involving not only the crew but the family as well.
Bring Warmth To Your Home With Timber Framing
Whether you are looking for a unique structural element to add during your home’s construction, or purely something decorative to enhance your space, timbers can bring warmth & rustic charm to your home, both inside and out. This new home in Tolland, CT incorporated structural Douglas fir timbers in the great room, and timber accents in the foyer and kitchen.
A Mountain Modern Custom Timber Frame Home
In the mountains of Vermont, we built an incredible “mountain modern” timber frame home, combining the rustic aspects of timber framing with today’s modern architecture. The frame of this 3,650 sq. ft. home was constructed using Douglas Fir timbers, and is comprised of two floors. The angled roofline and massive windows with the Douglas Fir frame and reclaimed barn board siding combine for a stunning sight. This is certainly a stellar property, ready for hosting friends and family year-round.