Category Archives: Industry News

And the Winner of the TFBC Naked Frame Contest is….

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Timber Frame of the Month (June 2012), Over 2,500 Square Feet

“Night Pasture Farm” Project, Northern Vermont. Team: Architect: Jeremy Bonin, Bonin Architects / Engineers: Fire Tower Engineered Timber / Timber Frame: Vermont Timber Works / Custom Cabinetry: built by the GC. Night Pasture Farm: Inspired by a grand tree on … Continue reading

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Timber Frame of the Month (June 2012) Under 2,500 Square Feet

This new barn style home by Davis Frame Company is nestled in the heart of Oregon’s wine country. Often people think of Northern California when it comes to wineries, but Oregon is just as beautiful and is the best kept … Continue reading

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New Energy Works Timberframers Wins Green Builder Green Home of the Year Award

Farmington, NY (December 28, 2011): New Energy Works Timberframers received the annual Green Builder Green Home of the Year, Best Craftsmanship award for The Vermont Street Project, a sustainably designed and built timber frame home in Portland, Oregon. The home … Continue reading

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TFBC Releases Results From The 4th Annual Survey Of The Timber Frame Industry

Results of the fourth annual Timber Frame Business Council (TFBC) industry survey were released in July. The survey was conducted during June 2011 for the 2010 business year. 278 timber frame company representatives were identified as participants. There was a … Continue reading

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Iron Stain on Wood

Recently, TFBC had a question about iron stain on wood. Several great suggestions from our membership resulted. The following article was submitted as a good guide to assist others with this problem. Iron stain, an unsightly blue–black or gray discoloration, … Continue reading

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TFBC Unveils New Training Program for Instructors of Our AIA-Continuing Education Program(s)

AKA: Speakers Bureau Training Background: The Timber Frame Business Council is a sanctioned presenting organization authorized to present AIA-approved “Continuing Education Systems” (CES) National Learning Units. All AIA members are required to complete 18 Learning Units each year to remain … Continue reading

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TFBC Member In The News

Oakbridge Timber Framing is featured in the October issue of Cottages & Bungalows Magazine. The magazine is currently on newsstands with a circulation of 31,249. TFBC Associate member, Redstone Communication assisted with the placement. Great teamwork from a TFBC Active … Continue reading

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2010 Timber Frame of the Year

The Timber Frame of the Year is from our October 2009 edition, the Lakewood Home, Timberpeg. Constructed from Douglas Fir, this timber frame vacation home is not only beautiful, but extremely energy efficient as well. At the request of the … Continue reading

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Timberpeg Regional Sales Manager and Independent Representative featured on Morning News Program

Timberpeg Regional Sales Manager, Bonnie Capwell, joined Independent Representative, Don Wolkins of Raven’s Nest and Co, July 30, 2010 on Omaha, Nebraska’s “The Morning Blend.” The duo talk about Timberpeg’s pairing with lakeside community Raven’s Nest to provide high-end construction … Continue reading

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