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Raising a Post & Beam Barn

Construction of a Timber Frame

By Mike McLaine on May 20, 2013

Spring is finally here in New England!  Daffodils are blooming, tulips are smiling at us, and allergies abound.  Now is a great time to be thinking about building that timber frame you’ve been dreaming of.  Here at Vermont Timber Works  we will walk you through the steps of construction, one […]

Dutch Barn Concept with a Modern Twist

Dutch Barn Concept with a Modern Twist

By Doug Friant on May 18, 2013

An old Dutch barn has inspired an owner and his Architect to create a modern version for his residence.  The home will have high vaulted ceilings and the great room will be vaulted for two stories.  What would have been the hay loft will be second floor bedroom and common […]

Arched Timber Trusses in Saint Andrew's Church in Ridgefield, CT.

Arched Church Beams for St. Andrew’s Church

By Doug Friant on April 12, 2013

We are just home from installing these beautiful arched beams for St. Andrews Church in Ridgefield, CT. We will have to go back and photograph this church once the construction  is complete. The beams are a combination of douglas fir timber, glulam arches and steel connections. Heavy timber adds a […]

Pavilion Oak Timber Trusses in Quebec

Pavilion Oak Timber Trusses in Quebec

By Doug Friant on March 28, 2013

These oak ceiling trusses were stained dark to the owner’s taste. They are in the great room of a pavilion in Quebec.

Safari Timberframe

Six Flags – New Jersey Timber Frames

By Doug Friant on February 11, 2013

We are very excited about three new timber frame contracts we just signed with Six Flags in New Jersey. See photos of the completed project here: Six Flags, NJ  

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