Traditional Timber Frames
 


TRADITIONAL DESIGNS

 
Master Builders Association Member
Timber Development Association
Carpenters Fellowship UK
OUR SERVICES








A complete design and construction service
We specialise in crafting timber frames
Work with Architects, Contractors & Owner Builders
From the initial concept design stage
We provide sketches, photos & ideas
Traditional European designs
Contemporary Australian designs
Engineering and construction drawings
Raising of a Traditional Timber Frame

Traditional Timber Frames provides a complete design and construction service for a range of timber frame projects. We specialise in crafting timber frames and work alongside Architects, Contractors and Owner Builders who manage the remainder of the building works.
We work from the initial concept design stage with our clients to come up with a timber frame design that perfectly suits the particular project. Our design work is carried out with a traditional approach and we can provide sketches, photos and a wide range of ideas to determine the perfect frame. The Traditional Timber Frame design can range from a very traditional European design through to very modern Australian, all the time utilising the beautiful timber framing principles that have been admired for centuries.
When we have decided upon a design idea we can provide a computer model that allows our clients to get a real understanding of what the finished frame will offer, and also allows us to compose a price for our work. When all is agreed, we can undertake the engineering and construction drawings and then any required approvals can be sought from the relevant bodies.
The Traditional Timber Frames are crafted in our workshop, where each of the timbers are carefully scribed together, marked and cut to form the basis of our joinery. As a testament to the ancient traditions of timber framing our timbers receive carved ‘carpenters marks’ that allow each joint to be diss-assembled and taken to site for raising, wherever that may be.
When ready we can raise the frame on the particular foundations or footings that have been prepared. The raising of a Traditional Timber Frame is an exciting moment as all of the heavy timbers are put in place amongst precision joinery. The ‘on site’ time required is very minimal as all of the joinery has been carefully crafted in our workshop and a complete house frame can typically be raised in a matter of days.
The Traditional Timber Framing process is very much a beautiful craft which provides timber structures that, like the frames still standing from the 12th century in England, will surely be admired for many generations of Australians to come. We would love the opportunity to work on your project.
For more information, or if we can help you with your project, please contact
Chris Nance 0415 111 526
 
Licence No. 194193C • ABN 13 784 453 364 • Email: chris@traditionaltimberframe.com.au
 
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