Timbers Timbers Everywhere

The Vermont Timber Works shop is full of timbers (this is a very good thing). Douglas fir timbers for the Chapel for Holy Apostles project to be erected in October of this year.

From the glulam arches to the king posts, this project is cool. Below is the 3D model (very nice Butch)!

The Vermont Timber Works crew will be raising this timber frame. Lot's of pictures will be taken I am sure of that. Stay tuned!

Camp Hayden Timber Frame / Slide Show

MADE in Vermont with Pride, VTW Timber Frames.

Did you know that Vermont Timber Works hand crafts each timber frame project in their North Springfield, Vermont shop? Well, if you didn't know this...now you do. At Vermont Timber Works each timber frame home is custom designed, engineered to suit and cut by hand in VERMONT. Now, made in Vermont doesn't mean STAY in Vermont...as many of our timber frames are shipped elsewhere. For example, you'll find this timber frame barn in Shiner, Texas.

This douglas fir timber frame pavilion shown below is in Barrington, IL. The Citizen's Park Playground Project consisted of a group of timber framed gazebos, shelters, pavilions, an amphitheater, a warming shelter and gathering room for a great public park. All structures feature douglas fir timber framing, love the arched beams!

Springfield, Missouri is where you'll find this timber framed church project. Rebuilt after a fire, Vermont Timber Works is very proud to be the chosen timber frame company.

Vermont Timber Works, Inc...Welcomes Tommy back to our Timber Framing Team

Tommy, shown here hard at work and also trying hard to avoid the camera!

Tom is back with our timber frame team and he is a welcome asset. From the layout, to all aspects of our hand crafted fabrication process, we are happy to have him back.

Tom ran the show at our Lake Taghkanic job in Ancram, NY. Douglas Fir Timber and Glulam Arches complete this heavy timber commercial project. Vermont Timber Works and CREW raise many timber frames.

Update! More Pics from our Lake Taghkanic Bath House.

This heavy timber trellis and bath house timber frame is located at the Lake Taghkanic State Park in Ancram, NY. Douglas fir timbers and columns with glue laminated arches, very pretty next to the lake, don't you agree?


Thank you Doug for these wonderful pictures.

Vermont Timber Works in VIRGINIA, Let's Raise Your Timber Frame Series.

Vermont Timber Works travels across the country and beyond to raise their timber frames. This past week and into this week the guys have been in Bentonville, VA. The Shenandoah State Park Visitor's Center is getting a new timber frame pavilion and deck area.

Vermont Timber Works coordinated with Caldwell & Santmyer, Inc. and Spectrum Design on this commercial timber frame project. Stay tuned for pictures from the job site!

Looking GOOD! And, we thank Doug for the jobsite photos of this commercial timber frame project. Native hemlock timbers, rough sawn with 2 coats of Tim-Bor (as per spec).

Love that blue sky, the Shenandoah State Park, Bentonville, VA. Great job Vermont Timber Works.

Heavy Timber Framing Do's and Dont's

• DO your homework.

Timber framing companies are not all the same. You'll need to narrow in on which timber framer is best suited to your needs. At Vermont Timber Works we offer hand crafted quality, traditional joinery and custom designs, this may or may not be what you are looking for. Vermont Timber Works focuses on the timber frame only. No sip panels or conventional framing included, no kit homes or pre-engineered package deals. Again, this may be or may not be what you would like.

• DO have a budget and feel free to discuss it with your timber framer.

Everyone has a budget and it needs to be discussed. The timber frame company you choose should be a company that you feel comfortable with. At Vermont Timber Works we want our clients to know that we will do our best for them. Whether they have a large or small project or just need a few decorative beams. Our reputation depends on this.

• Don't assume you are getting traditional joinery, not all timber framing companies offer it (or do it well).

Traditional Joinery: Mortise and Tenon Joinery with Hardwood Pegs. Dove Tails, Shoulder Joints and more. If you need Steel Joinery (or just like the look of it) not to worry, at Vermont Timber Works we offer this also.

• DO ask for referrals.

A reputable timber framer will understand and offer referrals to you. It may be viewing a timber frame that is in your area. It may be talking with a home owner or builder that has worked with them or has a similar project. Heavy Timber Construction is an investment and at Vermont Timber Works we have links to public timber frame projects right on our web site, please go take a look.

• Don't forget to call Vermont Timber Works, to find out if we would be a good match for your timber frame project. Delivery Nationwide. 802-886-1917

Spruce Peak Lodge Under Construction with Heavy Timber!

The Spruce Peak Lodge in Stowe, Vermont is under construction. Progress photos available of our 80 foot span (yes I said 80 FOOT) Octagonal Heavy Timber Frame. Great job Vermont Timber Works!

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.