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Advanced Timber Manufacturing LLC
Chris Frey
3178 Pine Hill Dr
Shallotte, NC 28470
United States
Ph: (910) 795-1266
Fax: (910) 755-6821
[email protected]
www.advanced-timber.com


TFBC Member Type: Associate
Design: Advanced Timber Manufacturing, LLC offers design services for the heavy timber industry as well as individuals and institutions seeking to build and design Timber Frame or Log Home structures in the residential and commercial market. Our services range from preliminary architectural floor plan development to construction documents and shop drawing for timber packages.

Market Area: International

 

 
 

Alpen Engineering, Inc.
Paul Laudenschlager
PO Box 6
Truckee, CA 96160
Work: (530) 582-9593
Cell: (530) 412-0996
Fax: (530) 550-7504
[email protected]
www.alpenengineering.com (developing)

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: Structural engineering of timber frame, log, straw bale and conventional structures. Civil site engineering.

Market Area: Southwest US

 

 
 
Arbor Design Build
Drake Ambrosino
3855 Leroy Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
United States
Ph: (734) 996-2600
Fax: (734) 996-2600
[email protected]
www.arborbuildingcompany.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: Arbor Building Company offers professional construction consulting along with sales of sustainable building system products.

Market Area: Midwest Plains

 
 
BC Log & Timber Building Industry
Bill McIntyre
PO Box 35036
Victoria, BC V8T 5G2
Canada
Work: (250) 592-9004
Fax: (250) 592-9048
[email protected]
www.bcltbi.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Associations: A trade association promoting the interests of the BC massive wood industry. We offer a business resource to builders and a lead service to consumers, as well as a comprehensive online directory.

Market Area: International

 
 
Beaudette Consulting Eng.
Tom Beaudette
131 West Main Street
Missoula, MT 59802
Work: (406) 721-7315
Cell: (406) 360-9333
Fax: (406) 542-8955
[email protected]
www.bceweb.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: Structural Engineering

Market Area: Entire US

 
 
**Building Alternatives
Tim Krahn
209 Loomis Rd., RR #2
Codrington, ON K0K 1R0
Canada
Ph: (888) 537-9610
Fax: (888) 537-9610
[email protected]
http://www.buildalt.com



TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: A consulting engineering company that specializes in alternative building materials and techniques.

Licensed in BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, NWT, & NT (Canada).

 
 
Cabin Life Magazine
Ann Smith
21027 Crossroads Circle
PO Box 1612
Waukesha, WI 53187
United States
Ph: (888) 558-1544
[email protected]
http://www.cabinlife.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Books/Publications: Cabin Life magazine celebrates the joy of cabin, cottage and lakehome living. Now in its 10th anniversary year, Cabin Life has a highly dedicated readership of passionate and affluent vacation home enthusiasts, many of whom are looking to build their dream getaway.

Market Area: International

 
 
Cascade Engineering Group
Reid Costley
101, 621-10th Street
Canmore, AB T1W 2A2
Canada
Work: (403) 678-4211
Fax: (403) 609-0437
[email protected]
www.cegweb.ca

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: Structural Engineer specializing in Timber Frame, steel and concrete structures. Northwest US and Western Canada

Market Area: Northwest US

 
 
College of the Rockies, Gold Creek Campus
Ron McRae
Box 8500
Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7
Canada
Work: (250) 489-8286
Cell: (250) 427-0883
Fax: (250) 489-8206
[email protected]
www.cotr.bc.ca/timber-framing

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Schools/Workshops: One week to 3 month programs offered in Kimberley, BC, Canada. Training in the techniques & theories of contemporary & historic timber frame construction & CAD drafting. Hands-on experience through in-class projects. Square rule layout, scribing, raising.

Market Area: International

 
 
D. Remy & Co.
David R. Hourdequin, PE
PO Box 1399
Hayesville, NC 28904
Toll Free: (866) 698-7369
Work: (828) 389-1717
Fax: (828) 389-1919
[email protected]
http://www.dremy.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: Timber Structural Systems & related Engineering. AL, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, NE, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV.

Market Area: See Notes

 
 
DeStefano Associates
Jim DeStefano, P.E., AIA
50 Thorpe St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
Work: (203) 254-7131
Fax: (203) 254-0263
[email protected]
www.dcstructural.com
TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: Structural engineering and design of timber frames. Market Area: NE US, SE US, Central US
 
 
Dietrich's North America
Wil Dancey
51213 Woolleyville Line
Aylmer, ON N5H 2R1
Canada
TollFree: (877) 877-0086
Work: (519) 765-2468
Fax: (519) 765-2846
[email protected]
www.dietrichs.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
CAD Software: 3D CAD/CAM software designed for use by traditional timber framers, beam and panel processors, pre-fab manufacturers, truss fabricators, log crafters, stick and hybrid builders, designers, architects and engineers. Anyone with a passion for wood!

Market Area: International

 
 
Engineering Ventures, Inc.
Robert Neeld
208 Flynn Ave Ste 2A
Burlington, VT 05401
Work: (802) 863-6225
Fax: (802) 863-6306
[email protected]
www.engineeringventures.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: Engineering Ventures, PC, is an experienced consulting firm operating in New England and beyond. Our select, qualified professionals and technicians provide a broad range of civil and structural engineering services, with specialties in Timber Frame design and planning. Engineering Ventures collaborates with Timber Framers on projects of any scale, from small barns and large residences, to commercial and public buildings. Engineering Ventures is licensed in more than 20 states and offers services from Burlington, Vermont; Lebanon, New Hampshire; and Saratoga Springs, New York.

Market Area: International

 
 
Fire Tower Engineered Timber
Mack Magee
27 Sims Avenue, Unit 2R
Providence, RI 02909
Work: (401) 654-4600
Fax: (401) 654-4602
[email protected]

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: Elevating the design and engineering of timber structures, our four engineers possess sixty years of experience in timber framing.

Before forming this consulting firm, all of us worked for timber frame companies. From conceptual design right through erection, we know timber framing. Specializing now in design and engineering, we also perform project management and value engineering as needed. We know what holds these structures up and what sells them

 
 
Gebau, Inc.
Paul Gallagher P.E.
1121 Broadway St., Ste. 201
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
Ph: (303) 444-8545
Fax: (303) 444-3140
[email protected]
www.gebau.com

 

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: Comprehensive services of Gebau, Inc. include engineering, planning, analysis, design, investigation, coordination, preparation of construction and specification documents, construction observations and reports tailored to specific needs of owners, architects, contractors and developers. These services provide the typical spectrum of services offered by the majority of contemporary structural consulting forms. We believe several attributes centered around the concept of service set our organization apart from many. Currently registered in AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, KS, LA, MD, MI, MO NB, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, & WA

Market Area: International

 
 
Heartwood School
Will Beemer
Johnson Hill Rd
Washington, MA 01223
United States
Ph: (413) 623-6677
Fax: (413) 623-0277
[email protected]
http://www.heartwoodschool.com

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TFBC Member Type: Associate
School: Heartwood, founded in 1978 in Western Massachusetts, offers courses in Square Rule Timber Framing (our basic course), Scribing, Compound Joinery, Basic Engineering and Joinery Decisions, Converting Trees to Timber, Raising and Rigging, and more.

Market Area: International

 
 
Hilliard Photographics, Inc.
Joseph Hilliard
56800 Elk Park Dr.
Elkhart, IN 46516
United States
Ph: (544) 294-5366
Fax: (544) 295-7254
[email protected]
http://www.josephhilliard.com



TFBC Member Type: Associate
Other: For over 30 years Hilliard Photographics has provided clients with fine photographic imagery. This full-service commercial photography studio has a range of specialties which include residential and commercial architecture, log homes, architectural interiors, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, advertising, product, and travel photography.

Market Area: Entire US

 
 
Lost Bent Woodworking & Design
John Mumaw
1442 Reed Hill Road
Riner, VA 24149
Work: (540) 763-2073
Cell: (540) 230-2356
Fax: (540) 763-2074
[email protected]
www.lostbent.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Design/Architectural: Timber Frame Design Schematics, shop drawings, joinery details, full working drawings, design to any stage required by your framer.

Market Area: US Entire

 
 
M2 Structural Engineering
Matthew Miller
23 Thornbury Way
Windham, ME 04062
United States
Ph: (207) 892-0983
[email protected]
http://m2structuraleng.com




TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: M2 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, P.C. is a professional, consulting engineering firm licensed in Maine and surrounding states. The firm provides both traditional and specialty engineering services for a broad range of project types in both the public and private sectors

The firm utilizes state of the art analysis, design and drafting software enabling us to effectively evaluate different scenarios and options. By evaluating these different scenarios we are able to provide our clients with a well thought out, efficient design to suit their needs. We are committed to staying abreast of the latest technologies and project delivery systems so that we can serve our clients in the most effective manner possible.

Currently licensed in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont and New York.

Market Area: Middle Atlantic, New England

 
 
Nehil-Sivak Consulting Structural Engineers
Thomas E. Nehil
414 S. Burdick St., Suite 300
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Work: (269) 383-3111
Fax: (269) 383-3112
[email protected]
www.nehilsivak.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: Structural engineering for new construction or restoration/repair. Structural design, drawings and specifications for foundations, frames, bracing schemes and shear wall systems. Traditional joinery or modern adaptations.Licensed in AL,CO,GA,IN,MI,MN,MO,NY,OH,WI

Market Area: See Notes

 
 
O'Briant Engineering, PLLC
Rob O'Briant
4416 Willow Moss Way
Southport, NC 28461
Work: (910) 363-4046
Fax: (910) 363-4045
[email protected]

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: Structural Engineering. Licensed in NC, SC, GA, VA, MD, PA, NJ, NY, CO.

Market Area: Entire US

 
 
Ridgetop Design LLC
Allen Stoker
4292 Whitecap Lane
Norcross, GA 30092
Fax: (770) 448-1240
Work: (770) 209-6998
Cell: (770) 653-9380
[email protected]
www.ridgetoptimberframedesign.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Design/Architectural: Custom TF & hybrid SIP designs for owners, architects and builders. Architectural, structural, shop, assembly and 3D drawings and renderings. Complete home packages for bidding, budgeting and building. Also, barns, garages, and small structures.

Market Area: Entire US

 
 
Rouleau Communications LLC
Scott Rouleau
PO Box 422
Farmington, CT 06034
Work: (860) 677-0560
Fax: (860) 677-0077
[email protected]
www.rouleaucomm.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Marketing: Don’t spin your wheels. Shift your communications into high gear with Rouleau Communications. Strategically clever, we specialize in getting high-end, niche companies heard (and found). Take a peek around our site to learn about what we’ve done for others, and what we could do for you. It’s fun. We promise.

Market Area: International

 
 
Sam Marts Architects & Planners
Sam Marts
1474 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Work: (773) 862-0123
Fax: (773) 862-0173
[email protected]
www.timbersmart.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Design/Architectural: Architectural Design Services

Market Area: Central US

 
 
SIPschool
Al Cobb
808 French Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
Work: (304) 876-8494
Cell: (304) 266-9225
[email protected]
www.sipschool.org

TFBC Member Type: Sustaining Supplier
Schools/Workshops: The SIPschool offers practical, unbiased instruction on designing and building with Structural Insulated Panels. Classes range from SIPs 201 Owner/Builder Workshop to our industry recognized SIPs 301 Certified Installer Workshop.

Market Area: International

 
 
South Mountain Company, Inc
John Abrams
Box 1260
West Tisbury, MA 02575
Work: (508) 693-4850
Fax: (508) 693-7738
[email protected]
www.somoco.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
General Contracting: Planning, Architecture, Building. Market Area: Martha's Vineyard, MA

Market Area: New England

 
 
Springpoint, Inc
Andrea Warchaizer
39 Holmeswood Drive
Sandown, NH 03872
Work: (603) 313-6683
[email protected]
www.springpointdesign.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Design/Architectural: Architectural and timber frame design. Consulting to architects and timber framers. Specializing in site-sensitive, resource efficient, healthful and life-enhancing homes.

Market Area: International

 
 
Structural Insulated Panel Association
Bill Wachtler
PO Box 1699
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
United States
Ph: (253) 858-7472
Fax: (253) 858-0272
[email protected]
http://www.sips.org


TFBC Member Type: Associate
Association: The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) is a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators/distributors, design professionals, and builders committed to providing quality structural insulated panels for all segments of the construction industry.

Market Area: Entire US

 
 
Timber Framers Guild
Will Beemer
PO Box 60
Becket, MA 01223
Work: (413) 623-9926
Toll Free: (888) 453-0879
[email protected]
www.tfguild.org

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Schools/Workshops: Timber framing workshops, seminars, conferences, and rendezous held throughout the US and Canada during the year.

Market Area: International
Books/Publications: Timber frame joinery and design workbook, Project Handbook, Timber Framing(quarterly journal), Scantlings(monthly newsletter for Guild members).

Market Area: International

 
 
Timber Frames Unlimited
Jack Costantino
100 Old Farmers Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
United States
Ph: (908) 876-5262
Fax: (908) 876-3649
[email protected]
http://www.timberframesunlimitedllc.com



TFBC Member Type: Associate
General Contracting: With an educational background in Architecture and Engineering and working as a hands-on carpenter/builder for fifty years, TFU brings a unique synergy to our clients. Along with our Timber Frame partner and custom fabricator, New Hampshire's Davis Timber Frame Company we provide Timber Frame design, fabrication, assembly and raising as well as "permits to paint" project management and general construction services. We can build it all...from roads to roof top or anything in between. Please visit our website and links for more information and contact me personally at your convenience. When possible I will meet you at your building site for a pre-design SEV (Site Evaluation Visit). There is no charge for this service.

Market Area: Entire US
 
 
Timber Home Living
Laurie Sloan
4125 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151
TollFree: (800) 826-3893
Work: (703) 227-5268
Fax: (703) 222-3209
[email protected]
www.timberhomeliving.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Books/Publications: We promote the beauty, timelessness & craftsmanship of custom timber homes. The magazine's inspiring photography, informative editorial, quality advertising and essential resources empower readers to create the timber home of their dreams.

Market Area: Entire US
 
 
Timber Tech Engineering, Inc.
Timothy R Royer P.E.
22 Denver Rd, Suite B
Denver, PA 17517
Work: 717-335-2750
Fax: 717-335-2753
Cell: 717-587-4692
[email protected]
www.timbertecheng.com

TFBC Member Type: Associate
Engineering: A creative engineering firm providing solutions and building relationships. Registered in CT, DE, FL, GA, IN, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, UT, VA, WV, WI & WY

Market Area: Entire US
 
 
Whetstone Designs, LLC
PO Box 133
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
United States
Ph: (864) 638-7731
[email protected]
http://www.whetstonedesigns.com


TFBC Member Type: Associate
Whetstone Designs, LLC specializes in the design of timber frame structures and has experience with both residential and light commercial projects. We are capable of designing structures ranging from small sheds, great room trusses, hybrids, to complete homes and can meet your needs for your projects. We produce drawings in 2D and 3D and provide drawings from basic conceptual to final detailed structural drawings.

Market Area: International

 
 
Wilderness Woodworks
Jacen James
36931 Irish Lane
Custer Park, IL 60481
United States
Ph: (815) 210-3751
[email protected]
http://www.wildernesswoodworks.com


TFBC Member Type: Associate
Cabinetry for Log & Timber Homes: Wilderness Woodworks is truly a custom woodworking company. We do all of our designs for both fine furniture and custom cabinetry in house, with unique one-of-a-kind designs. All of our pieces are approached as works of art. We hand select the finest material, and build each and every piece with an uncompromising eye to detail and quality.
 

 

 
     

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