We offer a small selection of pre-designed timber frames ranging from wood sheds to event barns. These frames can be constructed as is or customized to suit your needs.
Timber Frame Kits
A versatile frame that would make the perfect studio, guest house, cabin, small barn, or workshop. This is pretty much as simple as it gets. A robust and handsome little frame.
Check out the ‘Anatomy of a Timber Frame’ section on our about page for an exploded view of some of the joinery used in this frame.
Features:
12/12 roof pitch
Up to 576 ft2 main floor space
Optional full or half loft
Available with a rafter or purlin roof
Available widths: 12’, 14’, 16,’ 18’
Available lengths: 16’, 20’, 24’, 32’
Dropped Tie Series
The timber frame barn is where timber framing really shines, and our Queen Post Purlin Barn with its towering posts and purlin roof is no exception; a spacious, rugged structure designed to stand the test of time. The way barns used to be built, and the way they ought to be built now.
Today’s timber frame barn isn’t just for livestock and hay, they can be highly functional spaces with a multitude of uses.
Features:
10/12 roof pitch. 9/12 & 12/12 also available.
Up to 1,536 ft2 of main floor space
Up to 1,200 ft2 2nd floor space with 6’ min. headroom
Option to add shed dormers
Widths available: 24’, 26’, 28’, 30’, 32’
Lengths available: 32’, 36’, 38’, 40’, 44’, 48’
Queen Post Purlin Barn Series
Reminiscent of the great English Barns of yesteryear, our Purlin Plate Barn features purlin plates that run the length of the building and a common rafter roof. This barn would be equally suited for man, beast, or equipment.
A traditional English Barn would have a 30 x 40’ footprint in a 4 bent, 3 bay configuration, with large doors in the middle bay along the eave walls.
Features:
9/12 roof pitch. 10/12 & 12/12 also available.
Up to 1,920 ft2 of main floor space
Up to 1,410 ft2 2nd floor space with min. 6’ headroom
Available widths: 30’, 32’
Available lengths: 36’, 38’, 40’, 44’, 48’, 60’
Purlin Plate Barn Series
Similar to our Purlin Plate Barn but without the option for the full loft. The raised dutch beam provides a high volume space that would be great for events. It would also be perfectly suited as a horse barn, with its large central isle and stalls flanking the eave walls.
Features:
9/12 roof pitch. 10/12 & 12/12 also available.
Up to 1,920 ft2 of main floor space
Optional loft along eave walls
Available widths: 30’, 32’
Available lengths: 36’, 38’, 40’, 44’, 48’, 60’
Dutch Beam Barn Series
This classic frame would make an excellent home or cottage. It features queen posts and straining beams that support purlin plates and common rafters. Add gable or shed dormers and you have yourself a timeless timber frame home.
When we build homes we like to put an emphasis on the quality of space rather than the quantity. This 1 1/2 story high posted cape design is efficient in terms of its footprint to living space ratio and an ideal starting point for your custom home design.
Features:
12/12 roof pitch. 9/12 & 10/12 also available.
Up to 1,536 ft2 of main floor space
Up to 816 ft2 of 2nd floor space with min. 6’ headroom. Add dormers to increase 2nd floor space.
Option to add gable or shed dormers
Available widths: 24’, 26’, 28’ 30’, 32’
Available lengths: 32’, 36’, 38’, 40’, 44’, 48’
Queen Post Cape Series
Another classic and highly adaptable frame that would make a great home or cottage. Works best with shed dormers. Central king posts support a structural ridge and common rafters for a high volume second floor or great room.
Features:
12/12 roof pitch. 9/12 & 10/12 also available.
Up to 1,536 ft2 of main floor space
Up to 816 ft2 of 2nd floor space with min. 6’ headroom. Add dormers to increase 2nd floor space.
Option to add shed dormers
Available widths: 20’, 24’, 26’, 28’, 30’, 32’
Available lengths: 32’, 36’, 38’, 40’, 44’, 48’
King Post Cape Series
A simple & elegant truss with a central ‘king post’ and sweeping struts. Trusses are best suited for situations where a large span is required and there isn’t a second floor or loft. We recommend using trusses for covered entryways, pavilions, single story frame designs, and over great rooms.
Features:
12/12 roof pitch. 9/12 to 12/12 also available.
Available widths up to 24’
King Post Trusses
Queen Post Trusses share a design resemblance with king post trusses, with the key difference being the presence of two vertical 'queen posts' instead of one central 'king post.' This design not only looks aesthetically pleasing but also creates an open space within the truss for windows.
Features:
12/12 roof pitch. 9/12 to 12/12 also available.
Available widths up to 24’
Queen Post Trusses
The hammer truss is said to be the most spectacular endeavour of the English Medieval carpenter. It is a beautifully complex truss design that allows for large spans with relatively short timbers. There are examples from the 1300’s with spans over 68’ still surviving today.
Features:
12/12 roof pitch. 9/12 to 14/12 also available.
Available widths up to 32’
Hammer Beam Trusses
Our shed roof style wood sheds are available in various sizes. The 8 x 10’ is designed to hold 2 cords of wood.
Features:
2 bents, 1 bay
3/12 pitch roof
2 cord, 4 cord, and 8 cord sizes available
Wood Sheds
Pergolas
Enhance your outdoor living space with a timber framed pergola. We like to use timber species that are more resistant to decay like eastern hemlock for pergolas.
Features:
2 bents, 1 bay
Various sizes available