The Clear Lake

The Clear Lake

The Clear Lake is one of Tamlin’s most popular hybrid timber frame house package models. Models in Ontario, Colorado and, most recently, Alaska each have their own modifications to make them unique. The home is 1,320 square foot on the main floor and the loft floor is...
Tamlin Boardroom

Tamlin Boardroom

It is with great excitement that we are able to announce that our new, second boardroom is finished! This large multi-purpose room will be used to host seminars, lunch and learns and design meetings. Photo above shows a meeting held recently in our new boardroom for...
QuadLock – ICF Technology

QuadLock – ICF Technology

As building codes in both Canada and U.S.A have evolved, one key development is the ability for all new homes to become more energy efficient. Specifically in British Columbia, a new provincial standard called the BC Energy Step code was introduced (please read our...
Remote Ranger Cabin

Remote Ranger Cabin

The rugged coastal wilderness at the northern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada is home to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Established in 1973, the park has about 30 kilometers of remote beaches. A 6 hour hike from the trailhead brings you to Nels Bight,...
Gleneagles Golf Course

Gleneagles Golf Course

Gleneagles Golf Course Introduction Open since 1927 Gleneagles golf course is greater Vancouver’s fifth oldest continuously operated public golf course.  In 2008/2009 the District of West Vancouver undertook a major restoration and addition to the Gleneagles...
John Lawson Park Picnic Shelter

John Lawson Park Picnic Shelter

John Lawson Park on the beach in West Vancouver is a huge part of the history and heritage of the area. In 1872, Navy Jack Thomas, West Vancouver’s first non-native resident, built his home there and in 1905, John Lawson, the “father” of West Vancouver, settled in the...
Tamlin Timber Frame Shipment to “TUK”

Tamlin Timber Frame Shipment to “TUK”

Where is Tuktoyaktuk? Tamlin Homes recently shipped two custom Douglas Fir timber frame picnic shelters to the North West Territories (NT). If you are not familiar with this hamlet, Tuktoyaktuk is a small settlement with a population of about 1,000 and is the only...
Custom West Coast Contemporary, Whistler, BC, Canada

Custom West Coast Contemporary, Whistler, BC, Canada

Flexible Design This 4,000 square foot, three storey home was custom designed in 2016-2017 for a young professional couple in Whistler, British Columbia. They wanted the flexibility to live in the home and expand their space as their family needs grew. At the same...
Factory Production of Timber Frame

Factory Production of Timber Frame

Export Timber House Packages from Canada to the USA The quality of Tamlin’s timber frame structures, which are part of our “export house packages”, is one of the reasons why Tamlin is considered one of the leaders in the industry.  Tamlin has its own factory...
Custom Timber Frame Home, Washington State, USA

Custom Timber Frame Home, Washington State, USA

Wall Panel and Timber Assembly Another custom hybrid timber frame prefabricated house package was recently shipped to Washington State, USA from Tamlin’s facility in British Columbia, Canada.  This custom is a 3,870 square foot home with 1,550 square foot garage...

Planning a Build for Next Year?

Let Tamlin Help! If you want to build your new cottage or getaway retreat for next year now is the time to plan! If you own land that is in an area that gets a lot of snow, you should take photos now before the snow arrives. We can use your site plan or survey for...

Custom Timber Frame Test Fit

Our client, from Alberta, has enlisted Tamlin to design and build his stunning hybrid timber frame home on Vancouver Island. And a huge part of our manufacturing of timber frame homes and structures is the test fitting process we do here at our facility. Piece by...

Great Crowd at the BC Log and Timber Frame Show

We just completed the BC Log and Timber Frame show in Abbotsford over the weekend. The crowds were great and we met some awesome people who were very knowledgeable about Timber frame and log cabin building and we will be following up with you all this week. If you...