The trusses were recut from heart of yellow pine timbers that were originally over 50 feet long. The building that the timbers came from was built in the 1840's.
These timber framed rafters were incorporated into a masonry pool house project. The owner was building a Spanish style pool house for entertaining guests and the timber framed rafters will create a unique outdoor space that will be admired by pool side visitors.
Thomas has started a web blog on the story of building his timber frame. If you would like to see more photos and learn more about his timber frame click on this link!
This project was a 9' x 10' garden shed to replace an original structure on the property that was destroyed by fire. Even though this timber frame was only 90 square feet the amount of joinery required was comparable to a larger timber frame. The frame was cut and trial fitted at Grand Oaks and then shipped to New York. It was hand raised in 4 hours by a group of friends.
"Scott, I can't tell you how much I like it. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! You did such a great job, that it went up without a hitch. It was so much FUN that 2 of my buddies wanted to take it apart the next day and put it up again!!! You are truly an artist. Thanks again!"
Gerry
MASSACHUSETTS POOL HOUSE
This timber frame was meant to be near water and people getting wet, but NOT on "raising day"! It was a wet day for the raising, but a terrific group of people came together to assemble this frame! Afterwards we got to see the Red Sox win Game 3 of the World Series! In spite of the weather, it was a really great "raising" and went very well!
And you thought there was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Actually, it is a Grand Oaks Timber Frame! Just as we put in the last timber piece and someone made a joke about building Noah's Ark, this rainbow popped out briefly as the rain stopped! Great ending for a great raising!!!
The following morning, the sun was shining bright on this new Grand Oaks Timber Frame! This frame is the "Timberline" plan with some modifications to fit the owners use of the frame. It should be standing for many years along with the other great structures of that area. It was a bit humbling for me to have one of my frames raised where there are so many historical structures!
Will was an apprentice at Grand Oaks Timber Framing during the summer of 2007. While he was here, we cut together the 16' x 24' portion of the TimberLine 2 plans. After that he went home to Alabama. I delivered that portion of the frame to him along with some additional timbers for the sheds. On his own, he cut the rest of the timberframe and hand raised the frame with the help of family and friends on June 21, 2008.
"Thrilled with Scott's work on our frame. It's not to many times that you feel "over delivered" in today's world. However that is exactly what I experienced with Scott's work. Frame is great and the assistance in construction was fantastic as well. For any of you looking for a straight deal, Scott would serve you well."
Jared apprenticed at Grand Oaks Timber Framing during the summer of 2008. Together we cut the Little House II design. We added an additional door to the frame. We hand raised the timber frame on his property with family and friends and add a great meal at his Grandmother's house nearby.
West Virginia Homesteader Timber Frame
I cut this 14' x 16' frame that is based on my Homesteader plans. It is nestled in the mountains of West Virginia. It has an 8' x 14' loft. The owner, Brian, finished out his frame nicely and added on the shed. They raised the frame by hand in about 3 hours.
