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 Joanne Palmer | Jul 25, 2018 | Blog
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,...
by Joanne Palmer | Jul 20, 2018 | Blog
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...
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 | Jul 6, 2018 | Blog
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...
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, Ship to the USA
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...
by Joanne Palmer | Apr 11, 2018 | Blog, News
What is a green roof? About a year ago our clients came to us with an idea for a small cabin package on their property on one of BC’s Gulf Islands. They loved our contemporary rancher with its expanse of windows and modern contemporary timber frame feel but wanted...
by Paul | Dec 17, 2015 | Blog
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 –...
by Paul | Dec 17, 2015 | About, Blog
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...
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 | Jun 3, 2015 | Blog, Home Page Top
This home has been a pleasure to build. Our homeowners have been amazing, as have all of our sub trades. Some of whom have been away from their families constructing someone else’s dream home for months at a time! Great job team! During the next few weeks, the...
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 18, 2015 | About, Blog, Contest, Home Page Top
Come visit us in booth 1243 at the BC Home & Garden Show at BC Place from Feb 18 – 22. Enter our #Selfie contest by taking a selfie in our frame and tagging #tamlinhomes. Fun around the office with our new custom douglas fir #Selfie frame...
by Paul | Nov 24, 2014 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
“Repairmedic Ambulance”. This ambulance is a completely outfitted to make repairs on any of our projects. Although we are very good at having minimal repair work required, there are times when sending out the ‘ambulance’ instead of calling our...
