Timber Frame Blog

Timber frame construction is very different from traditional construction. Read on here to learn what makes timber frame construction so...

Timber framing is as popular as ever when it comes to designing and building a custom home. Read more here about the many benefits of...

Timber trusses have important practical and decorative uses. For an overview of the most common styles and when you might choose them,...

Ready to quit thinking to yourself: are timber frames more expensive? If that's the case, we've got you covered. Click here to learn more...

Timber framing is an iconic and ancient building style. But what is the timber frame construction process? The oldest buildings in the...

This one was a bit tricky but it turned out beautiful. This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber...

This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only care about the quality of our...

Arched Bottom King Post Front Porch This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only...

This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only care about the quality of our...

This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only care about the quality of our...

Gable Trusses and Heavy Timber Trim This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only...

Beautiful Arched Bottom King Post Truss for a Pool House This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse...

Just finishing these big boys up for Scott Norris Construction. This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand...

Covered Bridge for Hidden River Golf and Casting Club - Brutus, MI. This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand...

This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only care about the quality of our...

We recently fabricated these hand hewn decorative timber trusses and mantel piece for a beautiful new home on the Old Mission Peninsula,...

This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only care about the quality of our...

Congratulations Scott Norris Construction for winning four Judge's Awards and the Overall People's Choice Award for homes over $1.35...

Eastern White Pine Timber Home with ICF walls and SIP roof. This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse...

White Oak Porch in Southern Michigan