Beautiful Heavy Timber Construction by Vermont Timber Works.

Heavy Timber Bear

2009-07-09T10:18:00.004-04:00

By our very own Kellin! Interesting idea for a left over timber log, don't you think?

Heavy Timber Trusses Ready to ROLL...

2009-04-16T16:12:00.007-04:00

and they better not roll off the truck! Mike and Todd spent a long time loading this, it was tricky.

Heavy Timber Trusses...headed to Fishkill, NY

Oversize? Yes, I would say so...

Trucking by GMH Transport. Custom design, fabrication and assembly by Vermont Timber Works.

Good luck Randy and thank you.

Vermont Timber Works Welcomes SPRING & Gets Ready To Mobilize

2009-04-01T15:25:00.013-04:00

When you have a jeep, you park where you want! right MJ? At Vermont Timber Works, we get our hands on some fairly large beams.

Maneuvering them around makes for interesting parking arrangements.

These beautiful and LONG douglas fir timbers will be leaving our shop and arriving in Fishkill, NY next week. Vermont Timber Works crew will be building a heavy timber frame for the Fresh Air Fund. THIS is what we will create:

Can't wait!! Today and tomorrow the guys are wrapping up the timber columns. Sanding sanding and more sanding. Kellin is always a good sport about the camera.

Tommy always hides, but I do get him every now and then.

www.vermonttimberworks.com 802-886-1917

Heavy Timber Super Structure (more photos)

2009-03-10T15:35:00.005-04:00

Road Trip! Doug and I went to meet with Ev, John and Ben @ Pizzagalli. We are working with them on the Stowe Mountain Lodge, Phase II, Building D heavy timber trusses.

Well, we could pass up heading over the Spruce Camp base lodge and taking some photos...here they are...

Great room? YES maybe! One of the greatest I've seen :)

Steel joinery was needed as you can see. Double chorded scissor trusses created an 80ft span.

Heavy Timber and Peeled Poles...it happens!

2009-02-18T12:55:00.008-05:00

H eavy timber construction and peeled poles...that is what we are working on for the Camp Hayden project in Fishkill, NY. This doulgas fir log will be peeled and fabricated into a support column. Any guesses on the size of this?

Careful MJ!

Here is a look at our shop drawing. Complex timber framing and custom designs.

Before the peeling...

during...MJ and Todd are working hard on this. 5 timber columns in all, and this is not an easy task.

and after...

Done! Great job guys...

Thank you Disdero Lumber Company, we look forward to receiving one more shipment and then all the timber for this project will be in house.

Vermont Timber Works, Inc. 802-886-1917

Heavy Timber Construction Slide Show

2009-02-13T10:33:00.003-05:00

Vermont Timber Works is on FLICKR!

Heavy Timber Super Structure

2009-02-12T14:58:00.004-05:00

The new base lodge at Spruce Camp in beautiful Stowe, Vermont.

Heavy timber construction & steel joinery by Vermont Timber Works.

The Douglas Fir Timbers for this project were provided by Disdero Lumber Company. (Thanks Dan)!

Spruce Camp Base Lodge...Open House

2009-01-12T14:41:00.001-05:00

Stunning example of our heavy timber super structure at the Spruce Camp Base Lodge in Stowe, VT.

Heavy Timber Construction Requires A Heavy Duty Truck...

2008-12-30T15:20:00.004-05:00

At Vermont Timber Works, we are doing our part to keep GMC in business! Actually we have been truck shopping for a while...

Full size crew cab and full size bed, 5th wheel hitch for hauling hand crafted timbers (when a full GMH Transport Truck is needed) and of course, hauling our job trailer full of timber framing tools. I think the guys approve.

Nothing fancy though, it is a work truck.

currently in the works....timber works that is...

2008-12-05T09:48:00.003-05:00

Preliminary shops for the Fresh Air Fund, Camp Hayden Dining Hall. Much engineering needs to be done by our very own PJZ to finalize joint details. Vermont Timber Works is once again working with The Geddis Partnership, Cuoco Engineering and Storm King Contracting.

Stay tuned for progress shots and updates!

baby it's cold outside...warm in the Vermont Timber Works Office

2008-12-03T09:33:00.005-05:00

This pellet stove keeps the Vermont Timber Works front office area nice and warm...we love it. With heating options so expensive, we hardly ever need to turn on the electric baseboard heat.

Doug working on design and shop drawings, Pete working on the engineering of each timber frame project (Fresh Air Fund Camp Hayden this week & next) and Rick in our estimating department enjoy the 2nd pellet stove that was added last year. The way our office is set up, one stove was just not enough. And after too many instances of coats on most of the day and trying to type with gloves on...the 2nd pellet stove was added.

Ruby thanks you Vermont Timber!

Rick and Sandy on the road...

2008-11-20T08:41:00.008-05:00

Look out Campton, NH here we come. Dan wanted to come with, but there just wasn't room in the sardine can. Maybe next time.

Vermont Timber Works doesn't always have a pre-install job site meeting, but it seemed to be needed for the White Mountain Administrative Complex Project. Coordinating the steel supports for our heavy timber trusses and Rick did find a few things that needed to be tweaked, so time well spent.

Rick and Rob (P & S Construction) discussed where we would be building the trusses, how the install would flow and where the crane would be. Plan is to be back during the week of 12/1.

Lunch at The Common Man in Ashland, NH on the way back was also time well spent. Thanks for buying Vermont Timber Works.

Barn Raising in Rockingham, VT

2008-11-06T09:40:00.009-05:00

Day 3 with the crane and this beautiful heavy timber frame barn is almost finished. I hope to have many pictures to post shortly.

Dan and Rick surprised the crew on the job site this morning with fresh bagels and donuts. I'm sure the boys were happy about that!

Steve and Denise are headed out to watch the final stages of this timber frame barn raising.

Horse Barn designed with Heavy Timber Construction...

2008-11-05T09:21:00.004-05:00

and our Vermont Timber Works CREW is raising the horse barn this week. Although it was a bit chilly loading and unloading the truck on last Friday, the weather this week has been quite nice. Today will be in the low to mid 60's.

Megan is on the job site capturing photos and videos for us and for the client. Doug stopped by on his way into work and 2 bents are UP and progress is being made.

Two lucky horses, possibly tennesee walkers will enjoy this timber frame barn.

Here is a fine example of a TWH, courtesy of Home of South Texas Walkers. Beautiful boy!

Happy Halloween from Vermont Timber Works!

2008-10-31T14:20:00.000-04:00

BOO!

Vermont Timber Works NEW brochure is available online!

2008-10-22T13:32:00.004-04:00

We have our updated brochure available online. Also available via postal mail, which ever you prefer.

In our brochure and on our website you'll find many photos of custom designed heavy timber projects for commercial and residential, sample shop drawings, and sometimes 3d renderings. Every project is unique to meet the individual needs of our clients.

Thank you Wade @ Snyder Concepts for all your help with this update.

Heavy Timber Construction for this Vermont Chapel

2008-10-15T12:37:00.006-04:00

Sitting on a beautiful hillside over looking Randolph, Vermont is where you'll find this pretty timber frame chapel.

Built in Vermont with pride by Vermont Timber Works (of course)!

Would you like to incorporate heavy timber construction into your building project? If so, we are interesting in hearing your ideas. 802-886-1917

Stunning Church with Heavy Timber Construction

2008-09-27T09:10:00.000-04:00

The Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO. Vermont Timber Works hand crafted the heavy timber trusses for the chapel area. Notice the steel tie rod, needed for strength. Although these douglas fir arched trusses are very pretty, they are also structural. (As we put it, they are holding up the world).

The Vermont Timber Works CREW traveled to Missouri, assembled and set these breathtaking trusses in place. Let us pray.

Now that is a quite a span. Any guesses out there? Email your guess to us, we'll post the guesses and the winner.

The 1st Day of Autumn @ Vermont Timber Works

2008-09-22T13:21:00.011-04:00

Cooler nights, chilly mornings and warmer afternoons...Autumn has arrived. Vermont Timber Works is located in the heart of New England, North Springfield, Vermont. Custom design and hand crafted timber is what you'll find here. If you are coming this way, be sure to stop at our Southern Vermont Welcome Center where you will see a stunning hand hewn pine timber frame. Below is the view that Denise and I get on our way into work. Not bad, huh?

North Springfield Lake.

Heavy Timber Expertise / Our Welcome Center

2008-09-13T10:28:00.001-04:00

The Southern Vermont Welcome Center, in hand hewn eastern white pine. Handcrafted by Vermont Timber Works.
If you are heading up Interstate 91North, the welcome center is the first exit once you cross into Vermont. Our Southern Vermont Welcome Center is an impressive example timber framing expertise.

Don't miss it! Includes a timber frame barn, welcome center with mini-museum, travel info and of course bathrooms :)

VTW Welcomes September and New Heavy Timber Projects.

2008-09-03T14:53:00.009-04:00

Vermont Timber Works welcomes September and a busy fall schedule. As we wrap up the heavy timber projects in the shop (Rich Barn, Ayers Trusses), many are on their way (Blackwood Barn, Blackwood Residence, Hacker Valley, White Mountain Admin, Neely Residence) and some are in the engineering and shop drawing phase (Westbrook Middle School, Cox Natatorium, Notre Dame Academy).

Leaves are begining to change, but searching for new heavy timber construction projects has not. Travis and I (and perhaps a 3rd) are finding much to bid on. Currently Rick's desk is full of timber frame projects that need estimates. Welcome Centers, Park Pavilions, Commercial Timber Buildings and Residential Projects. If the project mentions heavy timber, we are all over it!

802.886.1917 Call or EMAIL us.

Heavy Timber Construction Team BREAKS for BBQ.

2008-08-19T10:44:00.009-04:00

Finally, our first and probably our last barbecue of the 2008 summer season. It takes quite a lot to get this timber framing crew together and on the same page. Right Tom?

Dan agreed to be our grill master and he did a great job. Once we realized that a spatula was no where to be found...Tommy made one.

Dan didn't miss a beat...

Ruby awaits her burger...as does Kramer!

We ended up with too much food, but that's okay. Vermont Timber Works crew works hard, from the design, engineering, timber frame layout and handcrafting of each heavy timber project. It was nice to be able to relax together as a group.

Boys are happy and full. AND they still hide from the camera!

Megan took all of these pictures with her NEW camera...it's very fast and that's how she was able to get one of Dan. Pictured above we have Tom, Mike, James, Kellin, Todd, Pete, Dan, Rick and Doug. Not pictured are Travis, Sandy, Megan, Denise, Jason and MJ.

Rainy WEEK @ Vermont Timber Works

2008-07-25T15:13:00.007-04:00

So, it's been raining all week...and we need to bundle and load 2 timber frame projects...what to do? Can't wait for the rain to stop that's for sure.

How about making a roof for the fork truck with a Starfire wrap? Tom must think he's gonna melt? Anyway, good idea!

Davis Residence timber frame (part 2) and the remaining Rosenthal Project will be delivered by GMH Transport on Monday. Long Island, here we come!

These are a few of Sue's favorite "Heavy Timber" Things.....

2008-07-19T13:50:00.001-04:00

Timber Frames, Timber Trusses, Post and Beam Churches, Houses, Barns, and More...: These are a few of my favorite "Heavy Timber" Things.....

THIS is one of my favorite blogs by SUE, enjoy!

Heavy Timber in the Trunk?

2008-07-18T10:08:00.002-04:00

YES and it's FREE! This gentleman uses our scrap timber to help with heating, good idea, don't you think? Other's make things, either way our free timber bin doesn't stay full for long...

Some of these pieces were created hand crafting the Wiedie Horse Barn. A rough sawn hemlock timber frame barn for delivery this summer in Massachusetts.