Timber Framing Services

Providing What You Need from Handmade Timber Frames to Complete Post and Beam Houses

Timber framing delivers maximum flexibility in both design and building. So does working with Frameworks Timber. We provide a wide variety of expert services that give you the flexibility to build the way you want. From cutting handmade timber frames to completely enclosing and finishing post and beam homes, the services below will enable you to craft the home that fulfills your legacy.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you require additional information. We welcome your questions.

Timber Framing Services Always Provided

1. Design the Timber Frame With creativity, ingenuity and a firm sense of tradition, we carefully design the frames for post and beam homes so that their intrinsic beauty captivates all who see them. As a result of the design process, you'll receive a 3D computer model - a fun first look at the structure of your post and beam home.  See our Design page for more information on the design process, or call us if you have any questions.

2. Coordinate/Communicate with Owners, General Contractors, Architects, etc. If we're not providing a full architectural and timberframe design package, we'll work with you and your subcontractors from day one throug completion of both the design and fabrication phases of your project. Even after our scope of work is completed, we continue to be available to provide service and offer guidance as needed.

3. Engineer the Timber Frame Perhaps it's our exceptional commitment to detail, but we believe engineering the entire timber frame is essential. That's why every timber frame we build is certified by a licensed engineer to ensure you safety, quality, and longevity.

4. Order the Timber/Cut the Handmade Timber Frames Using methods taught and handed down through centuries, we craft your handmade timber frames. Prefabricated timbers are never used in your home.

5. Deliver and Install the Timber Frame "Raising" day is an exciting event for you and for us. You get to watch your home move from a concept to a physical structure right before your eyes. Expect to be amazed and plan on joining in a celebration.

Timber Framing Services Usually Provided

1. Design the Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) SIPS are the most common way of enclosing timber frame post and beam homes. These high-performance panels are used in the walls, roofs and floors to make your home incredibly energy efficient.

2. Supply the SIPS Panels Proper installation begins with precision planning. When you see us unload your SIPS panels and screw them perfectly into place, it's not by accident. It's the result of months of preparation. Because the SIPS assist with the structure, they require expert coordination to guarantee they help support your home while also providing maximum insulation and other benefits. We coordinate all the different elements, ensure accuracy, and eliminate waste.  When all of our behind the scenes work is done well, it makes it look easy.

3. Install the SIPS Panels Precision installation helps guarantee maximum energy efficiency from your SIPS panels. The thermal performance of SIPS can be significantly hindered through careless or untrained installation. We ensure that they're exactly coordinated with your timber frame and that all the caulkingm, airsealing, and foaming details that are so critical to performance are perfectly attended to. You can also rest assured that our design and installations will conform to all structural engineering requirements, and that the steady work of bracing your house against wind and time will happen without you ever noticing.

4. Engineer the Entire Structure (including foundation) Have you ever noticed that you don't pay much attention to how reliable your car is while it's running as it should? It isn't until something goes wrong that you start to consider the dependability of your transportation. The same holds true when integrating full building engineering with the timber frame engineering of post and beam homes. Asking us to perform this step ensures safety, structural integrity and a smooth transition between all building elements. It also means you most likely won't have to think about it again. ever.

5. Provide and Install Tongue and Groove for Wooden Ceilings If you opt to reveal the full glory of wood throughout your house, we'll provide and install the tongue and groove ceilings for you.

Timber Framing Services Available Upon Request

1. Act as Your General Contractor As licensed general contractors, we can offer you a full turnkey service for your post and beam home.  You'll get our attention to detail throughout all the building systems, not just the handmade timber frame. 

2. Act as Your Consultant If you prefer to take the role of general contractor, we'll consult with you as needed.

3. Provide Architectural Design and Drafting This service entails creation of blueprints for the timber frame as well as your entire post and beam home. See our Design page for more information on the design process, or call us if you have any questions.

4. Provide Carpentry Services including rough framing, subfloors, siding, window and door installation, decks/porches, interior trim and more.

5. Provide Other Materials such as lumber, steel beams, siding, windows and doors, decking, trim and flooring.

6. Provide Fabricated Steel Components including handrails, structural steel and decorative steel in the timber frame.

For additional information on the process of timber framing or to ask any questions you might have, contact us today. It would be our pleasure to mail you a brochure, schedule a phone consultation or show you around our facility in Fort Collins, CO.