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.

not sure how Kramer Poodle is going to feel about the new addition…

Spruce Camp Base Lodge @ Stowe

It’s snowing today…which is great news.

Happy New Year

from all of us @

Vermont Timber Works, Inc.

Penguins are all-holiday appropriate…so I’m told

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)!

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.

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)

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

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.

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!