Working Together
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Timbercraft’s design and production staff works together with architects,
designers, builders and developers to create unique, contemporary
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Here's how we can help:
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Tower Frame Exterior and Entry
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- DESIGN CONSULTATION
- STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
- TIMBERCRAFT CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
- TIMBER FRAME FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION
- BUILDING MATERIALS
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Design Consultation
- We encourage you to consult with Timbercraft during the preliminary
design phase of your project. An experienced timber frame designer can
help you design an efficient, structurally sound timber frame before the
architectural plans for your building are fully developed. A consultation
with an experienced timber frame designer early in the development phase
of your project can avoid redundant design work at a later stage, saving
you and your client valuable time and money.
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- A Timbercraft design consultant will review your preliminary
plan and answer specific questions about the structural design for
your timber frame building.
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Structural Design and Engineering
- After reviewing your plans to determine the scope of the work required
to prepare structural timber frame drawings for your project, we will
estimate the cost and time that will be required to complete your project.
If you have a timber frame design we can provide an estimate of the cost
to prepare the fabrication drawings for your timber frame project.
- Timber-frame buildings can be engineered to comply with high wind
and snow loading requirements and they can be constructed in all seismic zones.
Timbercraft can provide structural engineering for your timber frame building.
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- When the timber frame structural design work is complete, Timbercraft
will provide 2D and 3D shop drawings for your review and final approval. At
that time you will also receive a price for the fabrication and site installation
of the timber frame for your project.
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3D frame drawing and finished house rendering |
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Timbercraft Construction Manual
- The Timbercraft Construction Manual is a comprehensive guide for constructing
a timber frame building. A Construction Manual is included with every Timbercraft
Home Package. The Manual is arranged in sections that follow the same sequence as
the building process. Each section illustrates typical construction details and
clearly describes how structural and mechanical systems are easily integrated into
timber-frame buildings. Timbercraft’s Construction Manual was developed over 25
years and is a valuable tool for anyone who is constructing a timber frame building.
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Timber Frame Fabrication and Installation
- When the timber frame structural design for your project has been approved
by you and stamped by Timbercraft’s engineer you may request a production contact.
- When you order your timber frame, timbers will be ordered from the saw mill
and a date for installation will be established. Upon receiving the timbers, frame
components are cut and finished using the combined technologies of CNC joinery
equipment and handcrafting. Timbercraft’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
and quality control procedures assure that timber joinery is cut to exacting standards.
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- The finished frame components are shipped to your building site where
they are assembled and raised by our experienced crew. The size of the crew
sent for installation of a Timbercraft package varies depending on the project.
Trusses might be sent pre-assembled. In this case no Timbercraft employees are
needed on site. A large frame might require 4 or 5 craftsmen for installation.
Pre-cut timber frame structures can be installed quickly, making it easy for
contractors to comply with the most demanding construction schedules.
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Timber framers
assembling a frame
Cedar tree will
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Building Materials
- TIMBERS: Douglas fir, Port Orford cedar, reclaimed Douglas fir,
kiln dried fir timbers are manufactured in a variety of finishes including
planed, rough sawn or hand-adzed textures. Timber frame components are
finished with natural hardwood oil. Pre-stained timber frame components
are also available.
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Green Douglas Fir
Port Orford Cedar
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Recycled Fir
Glu-lam trusses
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- GLU-LAM BEAMS AND TRUSSES:
Pre-cut Glu-lam trusses are prepared for bolted steel plate joinery.
CNC joinery insertion assures the exact placement of steel plate and bolts as
well as fast and efficient on-site assembly.
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Timbercraft provides the basic materials required to enclose the structure |
- STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS (SIP)
Structural Insulated Panels are frequently used to enclose timber frame buildings.
SIPs are energy efficient, quick to install and meet the requirements of the ICBO for
fire safety.
Exterior window and door openings are pre-cut in the factory and chase ways are provided
at regular intervals for electrical wiring and plumbing.
(See LINKS for more information)
WINDOWS AND DOORS
Window companies represented by Timbercraft include:
Kolbe-Kolbe, Marvin, Sierra Pacific
(See LINKS for more information) |
Paneling being lifted into place.
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