Vermont Timber Works, Inc. produces high quality timber frames for homes and commercial buildings. We have been designing, cutting and assembling frames ranging from the simple & rustic to the highly finished & elegant since 1987. Formerly Friant & Kelleher Builders, Inc., we also built finished homes from the ground up for over 15 years. All our frames & buildings are custom designed to meet the individual needs of each owner. A variety of timbers are used, including douglas fir, pine, oak, southern yellow pine, hemlock, and native timber species. Natural and glue-laminated timbers are used for commercial work, and we are also proud to offer old growth timber recovered from the Ottawa River in Canada. Our joinery is traditional with mortises and tenons, dovetailed joists and hardwood pegs. Connections using steel plates & bolts are popular for commercial work. Our craftsmanship is meticulous, our joints are tight, and our work is guaranteed.