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March 2012 - Timber Frame of the Month Over 2,500 Square Feet

Now for something different from South County Post & Beam, Inc. This project is a basketball and recreation barn, made with Douglas Fir and insulated wall and roof panels. This 40’ x 70’ barn is not your average barn. The … Continue reading

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Jan/Feb TF of the Month: Over 2500 Square Feet

This lovely homes comes to us from Clydesdale Frames Co. More details below: These clients fell into the category of “big unknown”. During the planning stages, most of our contact was with Norman. He was a ‘straight ahead’ kind of … Continue reading

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November’s TF of the Month over 2500 sq ft

A home by Brooks Post & Beam, Inc. Phil & Kathy Trasatti first approached us to build a home for their young family in 1984. 5 years later they asked us to add on a family room, study and bedroom addition … Continue reading

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2011 Timber Frame of the Year

Last month, to celebrate yet another year of amazing Timber Frames, we asked you to vote for your favorite timber frame project. The votes are in and we are happy to announce the second annual, Timber Frame of the Year: … Continue reading

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July’s Timber Frame of the Month

This Hugh Lofting Timber Framing , Inc. crafted pergola, which we refer to as the “solar pergola,” was designed by Sustainable Solutions Corporation for a residential project near Schwenksville, PA. It was constructed out of yard salvaged #1 FOHC Douglas … Continue reading

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June’s Timber Frame of the Month

This month, as we focus on kitchen design, we are bringing you this beautiful home from Trillium Dell Timberworks featuring cabinetry from Wilderness Woodworks. Archimage Architects designed this three bedroom home with study and exercise room and is organized around … Continue reading

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Strategic Work Group: Turning Focused Ideas Into Effective Actions

The past couple years have taught us all that we’re not really in control of anything. The overall economic climate is like a wild river and all we really have is a kayak and a paddle. How we use the … Continue reading

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TFBC Member: An Expert At Tweeting And Announcing a FREE Webinar on July 20

One of today’s most popular social networking tools, Twitter, is often misunderstood and frequently not fully utilized as the powerful web marketing tool it was designed to be. In her webinar, “Twitter for the Construction Industry”, Amy Good, of Lancaster County Timber Frames, will show how to tweet your way to increased sales leads, more productive networking, and modern, cost-effective online promotion. Continue reading

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TFBC Keeping “In Touch”: Is Specialty In Your Details?

This month’s issue of the TFBC e-newsletter, In Touch, includes the article, “Is Specialty In Your Details?” by Amy Good of Lancaster County Timber Frames, Inc. Below is an excerpt of the article: So, when is it a good idea … Continue reading

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TFBC Is Gearing Up For Our 2010-2011 Membership Drive: One Member Stronger

The mission of the Business Council is to strengthen the timber framing industry. We do this by actively promoting timber framing as a building system and helping to connect individual member companies with clients. We also offer professional development through … Continue reading

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