Imagine a cottage that is designed to be shared… a lakefront duplex with common foundation, roof and deck but private eating, great room and master suites.
The pictures from a recently completed project illustrate how well timber can be used to create a sense of warmth and beauty in a smaller space, in this case two identical 815 sq. ft. floor plans joined at a shared “ridgewall”.
If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, whether small or large, we’re ready to hear your ideas and share our design expertise. Call Gary or Tanya to get started.
June
Cornerstone Introduces Earth-Friendly Timber Finishes
Many of our customers ask us to pre-finish their timber frames in our shop or request advice about a finish that they can apply after their timber frame is up. Our priorities are those of our clients - the finish has got to look great and it needs to be long wearing.
In search of a better finish, we've tried a lot of different products over the years and have struggled with two recurring issues: 1) difficult or finicky application requirements, and; 2) fumes that pose health concerns for our workers and "shop kitty". So, it was no small thing when we came across Sansin Enviro Stains, which deliver incredible performance, look terrific and go on with a fraction of the nasty fumes.
Sansin has an amazing array of 79 colours and has developed a line of products that use a water base to deliver stain into the very cell structure of the wood. If you want to learn more about this great line of finishes we welcome you to visit their website at; www.sansin.com or give us a call with your timber finishing questions.
May 2009
April 2009
Manigotagan, MB – It’s a real honor to provide a timber frame for the new Hollow Water Church which is slated for a mid-February raising. The Archdiocese of Winnipeg and local parishioners wanted to use more natural materials in this sanctuary and timber frame was a perfect fit. Two beautiful 40’ parallel chord trusses carry the cathedral roof over the nave and chancel. The roof of the chancel rises over the main roof and the timber frame here incorporates a cross which will frame large windows on the apse wall. Local builder, Omer Dube of Bluewater Construction (Powerview, MB) expects the church to be ready for dedication in the spring.
Check back soon for pictures of the frame raising!
February 2009
Minneapolis, MN – The weather turned mild just in time for this mid-winter raising at a lakefront property west of the Twin Cities. Project foreman, Dave Gerold of New Prague provided crew and equipment to raise the 4500 sq. ft. timber frame over a five day period. The timbers are select “standing dead” douglas fir from British Columbia and will beautifully complement the interior décor. Notice the parallel chord trusses, numerous dormers and the hammer beam truss in the central great room.
If you are looking for a quality builder in the south metro area we can happily recommend that you contact Gerold Brothers and see them online at: www.geroldbrothershomes.com
See the raising gallery for more pictures of this raising!
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