by Paul | Nov 28, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin Homes Newsletter November 2013 Tamlin Homes NewsletterNovember 2013 Welcome to the Fall Newsletter! Thanks for reading our Fall newsletter! In this issue you will find: Myths regarding house ‘Packages’ The “HPO” Home Warranty (for B.C....
by Paul | Oct 29, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
This customized version of our Clear Lake plan was shipped to Denver, Colorado in September via two 53 foot flat decks, and the builder is now working on interior finishing. Did you know that you can import a house package to the United States with no tax or duty? The...
by Paul | Oct 8, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
The Harrison Mills custom timber frame project is progressing nicely. The footings are in and the foundation is poured. The homeowners are also building several barns and outbuildings for this working organic vegetable farm, including a vegetable storage facility,...
by Paul | Oct 3, 2013 | Blog, Home Page Top
Progress is great on this major renovation and the homeowners are very pleased with how smoothly everything is going. We couldn’t have asked for better weather for this project either! Now that the weather has turned in to fall rain and wind, the interior...
by Paul | Oct 1, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
The homeowners are thrilled with everything about their ‘DREAM’ home! They are settled in now and enjoying all the planning, work, and excitement that has built up over the last year. This modern contemporary custom family home stands out and the...
by Paul | Sep 26, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin is an active participant on the Houzz.com site. We update our projects regularly, and keep our profile active and relevant. Houzz is an excellent resource for decorating ideas, appliance information, design concepts, builders, renovators, woodworkers, and just...
by Paul | Sep 11, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin has just started a brand-new custom hybrid timber frame project in Harrison Mills. A hybrid timber frame is an excellent option for our clients that want ‘some’ timber frame, but also want the design flexibility of a traditionally framed home. This...
by Paul | Aug 29, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin’s Burnaby renovation / in-law suite is nearing completion. The homeowners are very pleased with how it has turned out, and how smoothly the project has gone. They specifically did not want to add on a giant overpowering suite that towered over the...
by Paul | Jul 18, 2013 | Blog, Home Page Top
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...
by Paul | Jun 26, 2013 | Blog, Home Page Top
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,...
by Paul | Jun 10, 2013 | Blog, Home Page Top
Our general contracting residential project in North Burnaby is nearing completion. The owners chose a mix of exterior lighting from both ground level and under the eaves. As you can see, the eye-catching Douglas Fir timbers are truly highlighted. The natural...
by Paul | Jun 3, 2013 | Blog, Home Page Top
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...
by Paul | May 13, 2013 | Blog, Home Page Top
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...
by Paul | May 6, 2013 | Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin’s Burnaby renovation is moving along nicely. This 900 ft2 in-law suite, and 400 ft2 bedroom/bathroom renovation is into its final stages of construction. The in-law suite features 10-foot-high walls, and a complete timber frame truss vaulted ceiling, with a...
by Paul | May 22, 2012 | Blog
New, updated pictures from our Gambier Island Project. Here are some highlights: Exterior pre-finished Western Red Cedar “shadowline” paneling has been installed Premanufactured, ready to assemble glulam post & beam structure, – Contemporary 14’...
