Traditional timber frame joinery is elegant, beautiful, and classic, using mortises and tenons, held with hardwood pegs.
Dovetail joints are common, as are shouldered connections, tongue and forks, decorative wood finials and more.
Did you know that we custom design our joinery? Well, now you know 
All of our joints are designed and engineered to fit the specific needs of the project.
Posted by SandyVTW on January 18, 2012
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Meet Gracie, she is our newest timber framing pooch.
not sure how Kramer Poodle is going to feel about the new addition…
Posted by SandyVTW on January 6, 2012
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Bring on the SNOW I mean
Spruce Camp Base Lodge @ Stowe
It’s snowing today…which is great news.
from all of us @
Posted by SandyVTW on January 5, 2012
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Penguins are all-holiday appropriate…so I’m told
Posted by SandyVTW on December 19, 2011
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This timber frame is ready to go…2 tractor trailer loads, lots of timbers, beautiful design.
Must get organized…
Rafters?
Ok, check…Ties? Where are the ties?
Oh, there they are, good. Joists are all set also, excellent.
Hi Josh! It must be break time.
Posts? I know there are more posts…not to worry.
Each timber is carefully labeled (very important). Our client’s general contractor and his crew will be raising this timber frame. We often travel for the raising, but not in this case. Only a site-super will be needed. (Vermont Timber Works is flexible…well, about some things)!
Posted by SandyVTW on December 14, 2011
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Snowy timber frame picture anyhow…and since we don’t really have much snow yet, I thought this was a good choice for today.
This custom timber frame design features a gambrel roof, dormers, a wonderful porch area was added.
The white pine timbers are hand hewn, can you see the detail? Hand hewn the old fashioned way, with an adze and slick.
Custom cabinetry in white, creates a nice contrast. Fireplace is stunning, great job to all involved.
Posted by SandyVTW on December 12, 2011
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Goal = WIN the BID
Challenge = include everything drawn for the lowest price
Another Challenge = what if what’s drawn/designed doesn’t pass engineering (we see this often)
GC says = Just bid as drawn, we all need to bid the same design, apples to apples (doesn’t matter if apples are rotten)?
Next Step = Bid with BIG RED Flags, include an ALT that passes engineering (more expensive), and/or don’t bid at all.
What was the goal again? Oh right…lowest price. But, is the lowest price the best value? Usually no.
Bring on design/build Custom design & engineered heavy timber frame structures.
Do the best you can + be awesome (jb)
Posted by SandyVTW on November 11, 2011
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Ok, you’ve picked out your timber framer and soon you’ll have your new timber frame home. Many more decisions still need to be made, important decisions.
Now, let’s finish up on the inside. One of my favorite rooms to design & shop for is the kitchen.
Cabinetry, custom designed and hand crafted just like your timber frame (of course). Let’s go, Vermont Custom Cabinetry.
Counter tops? I’m thinking soapstone, let’s check in with Glenn Bowman and see what he thinks?
Maybe a soapstone sink also…Yes, I like that idea.
Lighting Design? Yes, another area I like, alot.
How about Hubbartdon Forge, lighting with some weight, to balance out those timber beams.
Hand-forged wrought iron, made in Vermont, can’t beat that.
This pretty pendant is hanging over my dining room table LOVE it.
Ok, more shopping…
FLOORING = Vermont Hardwoods & The Flooring Mill
Country Red Birch is on sale, through the month of November, great to hear!
Eastern White Pine is always a hit.
OK, shopping is done…for now. Maybe next time we’ll venture over into New Hampshire?
Comments welcome
Posted by SandyVTW on November 2, 2011
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Timber framing combined with conventional framing was chosen for this commercial building.
Traditional joinery and steel joinery.
Ok, tour is over, time to shop! Super fun Badger Balm CAP and cool T-shirt for my girls.
Wonderful project, thank you to a great team.
Badger Bill + Badger Team
SISR Architecture, LLC
American Construction, Marlborough, NH
Fire Tower Engineering
Vermont Timber Works, Inc.
Posted by SandyVTW on October 21, 2011
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Let’s raise this timber frame.
Vermont Timber Works Crew, check.
GMH Transport show up yet with the timbers? Yes, check
Forklift? Check
Lull? Check
OK. Ready – Set – GO
Gambrel Roof with King & Queen Post Truss Designs
Beautiful Timber Frame & Beautiful View!
Posted by SandyVTW on October 17, 2011
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