Friday, February 29, 2008

Each Timber Frame House, Barn, Church or Commercial Building is Unique

Each timber frame home, timber frame barn, timber frame church or commercial building at Vermont Timber Works is unique. Custom designed, engineered and hand crafted to suite your needs.

Traditional joinery, mortise and tenon joinery with hardwood pegs as well as steel joinery is available. Vermont Teddy Bear is a wonderful example of beautiful douglas fir timbers with steel joinery in a heavy timber commercial project. Teddy Bear is NOT included.

Don't forget the church projects, some full timber frame churches, some with just ceiling trusses, graceful arched trusses and beams.

Beautiful work, all very unique and hand crafted to the highest quality. Thanks for stopping by our blog.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Interested in an Antique or Reclaimed Timber Timber Frame?

How about reclaimed hand hewn white oak timbers from the barn shown above? Antique, recycled or reclaimed timbers of this quality are hard to come by. Vermont Timber Works is working on 2 projects right now that will be using this hand hewn white oak. BOTH projects will be spectacular...don't worry, I'll post many pictures of both.

Stay tuned!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Timber Framed Barns, Back by Popular Demand....

Recently at Vermont Timber Works, it seems that there have been more requests for Timber Framed Barns.

It must be that this old fashioned style of building is taking on a new facade, and is becoming more trendy in its old age!

More than ever, the Traditional Style Mortise and Tenon Joinery is being noticed, and clients seem to desire the look of Rustic Timber Beams and Heavy Timber Trusses.

We get a lot of requests for the Sands Barn and the Duker Barn, just to name a few.

Check out our Barns Page on our website at www.vermonttimberworks.com.

Which barn is YOUR favorite?

Friday, February 15, 2008

Custom Timber Frame with Arched Braces & Beams

This custom hand crafted timber frame features our hand hewn option. Rough sawn hemlock, hand hewn with an adze or chisel for a very traditional look. (Great job Todd) Mortise and tenon joinery with the hard wood pegs extended and that arch. Look at that arched beam!

We thank Kruh Designs for being so wonderful to work with, not only on this project but others as well.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Timber Frame Barns for Every Occasion.....

Vermont Timber Works has produced many Timber Barns in the last 20 years in a variety of styles.
Whether it be a Party Barn, for entertaining and recreational use, ( Like the Sands Barn)

Or a Big, High End Horse Barn like the Osprey Horse Barn on Martha's Vineyard,


Or even a big Commercial Barn for community purposes, like the Bringham Hill Barn- a Place where community members can help serve the needy-

Whatever type of Timber Framed Barn you may have in your plans, Vermont Timber Works would be happy to help make it a reality.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Going GREEN with your Timber Frame?

Are you interested in going green with your timber frame? Do you need FSC timbers or perhaps reclaimed or recycled timbers? Vermont Timber Works can help and we will NOT try to talk you out of it...we are all for it. Let's go green together.

This gorgeous reclaimed timber is courtesy of James & Company for our Davis Residence project. Reclaimed White Oak (not re-sawn) is just what Ward & Jessica wanted.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Custom Timber Frames for Commercial Projects? Of course!

now THAT is a wide load...

These beautiful douglas fir timber trusses are being shipped assembled by Vermont Timber Works for Engleberth Construction. Headed to Stowe, VT. the first of many trucks.


The new timber frame lodge at Spruce Peak is going to be something else. Sue and I plan on heading up there as the raising commences...we want LOTS of pictures.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Is your dream house a hand crafted timber frame?

if it is, Vermont Timber Works has some ideas for you. From the full post and beam constructed frame like our Jupiter Barn...

to the great room trusses and kitchen ceiling beams. Each project is custom designed, engineered and hand crafted to the finest quality. Traditional joinery, mortise & tenon with hardwood pegs is our most common timber framing joint.

So, remember if your dream is a timber frame, whether it be a full frame, pool house, or a hybrid, such as great room trusses or ceiling beams. Vermont Timber Works just may be the custom timber framer for you.

Give us a call and find out! 802-886-1917 ask for Sandy or for Sue.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Southern Vermont Welcome Center, a Post & Beam Timber Frame

Vermont Timber Works did a fantastic job on this commercial timber frame project. The authentic hand hewn pine timbers and be sure to check out the joinery.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Where is your Timber Frame Project?

Location, location, location! YES, we are in Vermont (hence our name) and we work with clients all across the US, Canada and recently Bermuda. If you want a hand crafted, custom designed, timber frame, we want to talk with you. You live in Texas? That is fine with us. Check this beautiful post and beam barn out....it's in Shiner, Texas!


Are you in New England? Well, you'll pay less for shipping, but that is the only difference.

This New England Timber Frame Project is in Dublin, NH. The timbers are weathered rough sawn hemlock with traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Timber Frame House... Gambrel Design in Process!

This beautiful custom designed gambrel timber frame will eventually be raised by Vermont Timber Works in Pine, AZ. We hope NOT in the dead of summer though! Right now would have been great only due to the weather :)

Our 3D model shows how all the heavy timber fits together. The timber frame is structural and our engineer has given his stamp of approval. Thanks PJZ.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

The Timber Frame Barn, Post & Beam Construction...

not just for the horses! Well, this one is...


Our Ospry Horse Barn in native rough sawn hemlock timbers. This beautiful post and beam horse barn is located on Martha's Vineyard. Wonderful job Vermont Timber Works!

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Post and Beam Construction by Vermont Timber Works

The Chase House...A full timber frame home in rough sawn hemlock with traditional joinery.

Monday, February 4, 2008

The Custom Designed Post and Beam House...

If you are looking for a hand crafted, custom designed post & beam home, Vermont Timber Works is the timber framer for you. NO hundegger and NO kit homes. We have stayed away from automation, this allows us to design unique timber frames!