by Joanne Palmer | Jul 20, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Paul | Jun 22, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Paul | Jun 22, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Paul | Dec 16, 2016 | Blog
During the cold winter months, our thoughts often turn to spring. Most people dream of sunshine and flowers, but here at Tamlin, we’re looking forward to this season for a different reason. For members of the BC home builder community, spring is synonymous with...
by Paul | Oct 17, 2015 | Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin Homes custom timber frame project in North Burnaby is reaching completion and the owners cannot wait to move into this spacious, modern home that has spared no detail. The owners are awaiting delivery of their appliances and furniture, soon the final finishing...
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 | 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 6, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin’s 5,000 ft2 custom timber frame home is just about complete. The interior finishing in this family home is second to none. No detail has been overlooked and every detail was finished to perfection. The homeowners are very pleased with every inch of 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 | Sep 12, 2012 | Blog, Home Page Top
New Contemporary Home Build in Burnaby BC Tamlin Custom Homes is breaking ground on a new home project for a client in Burnaby. This new house is a contemporary “West Coast” style design incorporating some timber frame elements into the great room and...
