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Framing Your Dream
Traditional timber framing, also known as post and beam construction or heavy timber joinery, is an ancient construction technique using large posts and beams joined with mortise and tenon joints that are held in place with off-set tree nails or hardwood pegs. This type of construction has been used all over the world for thousands of years, from the temples of Japan and churches of Russia to the grand castle halls of Europe and the UK, and agricultural barns of the United States. These buildings truly stand the test of time and are still being used after many hundreds of years of service.
The large milled timbers create a stunning superstructure for your build that can be infilled with any material of your choice from conventional SIPS and timber construction, to Earth, Strawbale or Hemp.
Already have an existing home but love the look of heavy timbers? We can retrofit our timber frames inside your home, add a truss or an accent, internally or externally, to create a stunning timber feature.
We have created timber frames for 10sqm sleepouts and 350sqm halls, hammerbeam trusses for agricultural barns and cross frames for house renovations. This type of construction is extremely versatile and can lift any project out of the ordinary into the extra-ordinary! Custom design your own timber frame with our team specifically for your project, choose one of the kit-sets below, or choose from one of our sustainable pre-fabs.
The large milled timbers create a stunning superstructure for your build that can be infilled with any material of your choice from conventional SIPS and timber construction, to Earth, Strawbale or Hemp.
Already have an existing home but love the look of heavy timbers? We can retrofit our timber frames inside your home, add a truss or an accent, internally or externally, to create a stunning timber feature.
We have created timber frames for 10sqm sleepouts and 350sqm halls, hammerbeam trusses for agricultural barns and cross frames for house renovations. This type of construction is extremely versatile and can lift any project out of the ordinary into the extra-ordinary! Custom design your own timber frame with our team specifically for your project, choose one of the kit-sets below, or choose from one of our sustainable pre-fabs.
Kit-Sets
Our timber frame pre-fabs are available as kit-sets as well! They are perfect for those wanting to build their own shelter and explore different material techniques. From earth building to strawbale, timber to conventional SIPS and glass - your choice of wall material is unlimited. Or just keep them as they are for a unique pergola in your garden. With these beautiful timber frame superstructures you can handcraft your perfect space!
Timber Frame Details
CLIENTS:
If you are curious how you can integrate one of our stunning timber frames into your building book a free, no obligation consultation with us and share your vision so we can work with you to create a design and bring it to life.
ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS:
Our experienced team can support with consultation regarding design options and how to best integrate our timber frame system with your clients choice of materials for the rest of the build.
TIMBERS:
For our timber frames we usually use one of the Cypresses (Macrocarpa, Lusitanica or Lawson cypress) or Douglas Fir depending on what is available locally at the time. We have also used Blackwood, Oak and Larch at our clients request so if you have logs, timber or something special in mind we are always interested in hearing your ideas.
PRICING:
Custom designs will be priced individually for you depending on the size and complexity of the timber frame.
OUR PROCESS:
We will work with you, your architect or designer, and engineer to finalise the design for your project. Once we have a build timeline we will purchase the logs and our team will mill them at our workshop to the correct dimensions for the posts, beams and braces. Our team will then handcraft the timber frame making and testing all the mortise and tenon joints, so each cross frame, bent and brace fits together seamlessly.
INSTALLATION & DELIVERY:
When the timber frame is complete we will have it delivered to your site. Our team will come to your site in time to receive the frame and complete the set up. Erection could take one to four days depending on the size and complexity of your frame. We are able to deliver and install anywhere in Aotearoa /New Zealand.
COURSES:
If you are interested in learning the craft of traditional timber framing and joinery have a look at our courses.
If you are curious how you can integrate one of our stunning timber frames into your building book a free, no obligation consultation with us and share your vision so we can work with you to create a design and bring it to life.
ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS:
Our experienced team can support with consultation regarding design options and how to best integrate our timber frame system with your clients choice of materials for the rest of the build.
TIMBERS:
For our timber frames we usually use one of the Cypresses (Macrocarpa, Lusitanica or Lawson cypress) or Douglas Fir depending on what is available locally at the time. We have also used Blackwood, Oak and Larch at our clients request so if you have logs, timber or something special in mind we are always interested in hearing your ideas.
PRICING:
Custom designs will be priced individually for you depending on the size and complexity of the timber frame.
OUR PROCESS:
We will work with you, your architect or designer, and engineer to finalise the design for your project. Once we have a build timeline we will purchase the logs and our team will mill them at our workshop to the correct dimensions for the posts, beams and braces. Our team will then handcraft the timber frame making and testing all the mortise and tenon joints, so each cross frame, bent and brace fits together seamlessly.
INSTALLATION & DELIVERY:
When the timber frame is complete we will have it delivered to your site. Our team will come to your site in time to receive the frame and complete the set up. Erection could take one to four days depending on the size and complexity of your frame. We are able to deliver and install anywhere in Aotearoa /New Zealand.
COURSES:
If you are interested in learning the craft of traditional timber framing and joinery have a look at our courses.