Outdoor Living

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“Summertime….and the livin’ is easy”Spring, summer, fall and yes, even winter, we like to spend time outdoors. It’s good for us, body and soul. Whether we’re out in the woods, out at the lake, or out on the beach, the … Continued

Carpenter Bees

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Oh, those pesky carpenter bees…… Let’s look at the who, what, why and how of these wood-damaging little critters. Introducing: genus Xylocopa, the carpenter bee. Carpenter bees resemble bumblebees.​ The two species are close in size and appearance. The main … Continued

Winter 2017 Timber Tidbits

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Winter is bringing us alternating days of blue skies and warm temperatures with gray skies and cold days, but the shop is toasty and dry so we’re working away. Site delays due to weather are to be expected in winter … Continued

Pavilion Raising

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This pavilion raising was actually a repeat job. Some years ago we cut and raised this timber frame pavilion for Caylx Farms, a wedding and event venue in upstate South Carolina. Recently the owners contacted us. A change in their … Continued

Snap Line Square Rule & Plumb Line Scribing

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Laying out where to cut mortise and tenon joints for a timber frame requires precise measurements to achieve a good, tight fit. On freshly milled and planed (S4S) timbers that are nice and square this is a pretty straight forward … Continued

FAQs

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FAQs: Timber Frame Questions & AnswersWhat can be built with a timber frame?Timber framing is a good choice for almost any type of building. New homes, additions, outbuildings, porches, pergolas, pavilions, barns, roof trusses, stairs, commercial structures and boat houses … Continued

Timber Frame or Post and Beam?

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Timber frames are sometimes categorized as post and beam. Is there a difference? The short answer, especially according to timber framers, is yes. Not that we discount post & beam construction, but we know what it takes to craft a … Continued

Fall 2016 Timber Tidbits

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Cooler weather is always welcome in the shop and on job sites. The leaves are starting to turn colors and apple season is in full swing here in the mountains. The past few months have been full of interesting projects … Continued

American College of the Building Arts

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MoreSun is proud to employ interns and graduates of the timber framing program at the American College of the Building Arts. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the ACBA is the only four-year liberal arts and sciences college in the US … Continued

Wood is good for your health!

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Do you know about wood benefits? Wood has positive impacts on your health and mental well being, whether you are outside in nature or inside your home or office. From improving your mood to lowering your stress level, wood elicits … Continued