by MacKenzie | May 31, 2019 | Blog
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,...
by MacKenzie | May 24, 2019 | Blog
Finding the perfect piece of property can take weeks, months, or years. Figuring out what to build on it and the perfect spot to situate your home can take a long time as well. We always encourage our clients to pick the property first not the plan. ...
by Jodi Tabuchi | Apr 26, 2019 | Blog
Jordan River is a small town on the beautiful rugged west coast of Vancouver Island. What once started as a logging town is now known as a hidden gem for surfers. Our clients have a beautiful property just under 3 acres in this beautiful spot so our West Coast...
by Jodi Tabuchi | Mar 16, 2019 | Blog
The “Gambier” Project inspired the owners of this Washington lot to meet with Tamlin in 2017 to see if they could build a similar home for their retirement. This home design was ideal for the couple since it was all on one floor with no stairs, and with “barrier free”...
by Joanne Palmer | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog
Staging a Shipment On Site You have worked with Tamlin to design your perfect home, the permits are done, the foundation is in and you are eagerly awaiting the arrival of your pre-fabricated house package. Now what? Staging your shipment. Not everyone will have the...
by MacKenzie | Feb 3, 2019 | Blog
For many people, Whistler is a snowy getaway full of skiing and hot chocolate in the winter and an adventurous mountain bikers’ dream in the summer. When you first step onto the cobblestone streets between busy restaurants and the laid-back vacationers, you’ll notice...
by Joanne Palmer | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog
Giving yourself plenty of time to prepare for building can save thousands of dollars. Rushing through the process in the spring not only exponentially increases your stress, but by that time it may be too late to secure construction crews, or to fulfill building...
by Paul | Jun 3, 2015 | Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin Homes has custom designed a fabulous hybrid timber frame for a project on Vancouver Island, close to Black Creek BC. This home features stunning exposed douglas fir timbers in the great room area of the house. We test fit the timber in our timber manufacturing...
by Paul | Apr 7, 2015 | About, Blog, Contest, Home Page Top
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...
by Paul | Apr 7, 2015 | About, Blog, Contest, Home Page Top
This fantastic custom hybrid timber frame is nothing short of spectacular! It features over sized timber trusses, fabulous views of Bridge Lake, a quiet and secluded setting, with lots of natural stone on the exterior and interior. It also has an amazing...
by Paul | Feb 27, 2015 | About, Blog, Contest, Home Page Top
We are attending our final trade-show until fall. You can find us in booth 2102 where Paul and Harry will be from Feb 26 – March 1st. Come out and say hello. We have a limited number of complimentary entry tickets to give away. If interested, please give us a...
by Paul | Jan 29, 2015 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Jan 29, 2015 Tamlin has just finished pouring the footings for two custom timber frame homes on Galiano Island. The homes are being built at the same time with sub trades moving from one to the next. We are fortunate that our home owners already have a cottage on...
by Paul | Jan 14, 2011 | Home Page Top
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