Cupola and Hip Roof Raising
Ben designed this hipped roof system with a 10’x10′ cupola and back porch for a custom home on Lake Hartwell. The cupola will feature windows on all four sides and will be open to the center of the home below, … Continued
Pool Pavilion Raising
Watch this pool pavilion raising in real time (just kidding!) This was an interesting project and we look forward to seeing final pictures of it. Pool Pavilion RaisingOur client came to us with a clear idea of what he wanted. … Continued
Open Tread Timber Stairs
We build a lot of closed housing, open tread timber stairs. We recently started having lexan templates cut on a CNC machine. We use the template with a top bearing router bit to cut out the perimeter of the housing. … Continued
Raising Video
For your viewing pleasure, here’s a time-lapsed video of one of our raisings.Stephen, Ben, Carlton & Jeremy raised this contemporary multi-level home not too far from our shop. The timber frame raising video starts after the main part of the … Continued
Timber Frame Animation – Chattooga Wellhouse
This Cypress timber frame pavilion serves many purposes. It was built for Wildwater Ltd. at their Chattooga River outpost in Long Creek, South Carolina. They use it for checking in guests and much needed storage. A place to eat food … Continued
Cutting a Knee Brace
Want to see a timber frame curved knee brace being cut?A hand held band saw is a tool used primarily by timber framers. Ben makes it look easy!