Washington State Traditional Hybrid Timber Frame Home

Washington State Traditional Hybrid Timber Frame Home

Normally, Tamlin’s prefabricated house packages are custom built as they are ordered. Because each package is customizable and must be engineered to meet the building code for the area it is going too it is not practical to manufacture beforehand.  However,...
Tamlin’s Panorama: Another Georgie® Nominee!

Tamlin’s Panorama: Another Georgie® Nominee!

We are excited and honoured that this home, The Panorama, is a finalist for the prestigious Georgie Awards. We will find out if this project is a winner at the Georgie’s 25th Anniversary Gala.   “A winning project in the Georgie Awards is the top prize for...
Finding & Choosing the Right Builder

Finding & Choosing the Right Builder

Building a New Home is One of the Biggest Investments in a Lifetime Having the Right Builder can make all the Difference! Here are some helpful hints when considering the contractor of choice: 1) Check current building projects in the area and throughout your area –...

Calgary Home and Garden Show 2015

Tamlin Homes will be participating in the 2015 Calgary Home and Garden Show at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park. If you are in the area please come by and check us out! Tamlin’s Booth Number is 2102! We hope to see you there and look forward to meeting all of you!...

Burnaby Custom Timber Frame Project Update

Tamlin’s Custom “Contemporary” Burnaby home is in the final landscaping and interior touch up stages. Final inspections are being set up now, and Tamlin Homes will also have its home warranty take effect as soon as the building is ready. This refers to the 2-5-10 year...

Burnaby Renovation Landscaping Update

Burnaby In-Law Suite Landscaping The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence! The Burnaby in-law suite is in the final stages of landscaping. After careful preparation of the borders around the lava rock, pavers, and bark mulch, surrounding the main...

Burnaby Renovation Nearing Final Phase

The Burnaby in-law suite project is in the final stages of construction. While the interior drywall finish and Douglas Fir timber beams are being stained on the inside, the landscaping work is being completed outside. This includes a complete makeover of lawn,...

Tamlin Homes Is On Houzz!

We are continually updating our projects and showcasing them as they are completed on Houzz. ‘Houzz at a Glance… Houzz is the leading online platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish...

Burnaby Renovation Reaches Exterior Completion

Tamlin’s in-law suite in Burnaby is progressing on schedule. The sunny spring weather is allowing the exterior work to be completed. The owner wanted a mixed Western Red Cedar sidewall shingle and no-maintenance stucco combination. The exterior work also involved...

Tamlin Integrates Timber Frame into Existing Build

Happy New Year! We hope that you and your family had a pleasant holiday and are well rested to begin 2013!!  While Tamlin is a full general contractor locally in the Vancouver area, the company also supports local builders and architects to help them integrate timber...

Qualicum Beach Project- Updated Photos

Just received some new updated photo’s from a client of their home in Qualicum Beach BC.  Great people and a great project!  West Coast Style Rancher with a great view. Not too much timber but makes a definite impression when you walk into the home. Here is the...

Fort Langley BC Project- Tamlin Homes

Tamlin Timber Frame Homes was asked by a custom client in Fort Langley BC (20,000 ft2 home) to integrate structural timbers into a already designed home plan. Chris (Owner/Partner) in charge of design and engineering, went to work right away and met with the...

Gambier Island Project Update- June 14 2012

Our Gambier Island custom home project is moving along and all the exterior concrete (flat work) has been poured and drywall has started inside. You can see by the attached pictures, this will be a spectacular “West Coast” contemporary style home and will...