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 | Oct 19, 2012 | Blog
Our Lethbridge Alberta client has been updating us on the progress of his new home project and I have attached a picture here showing the framing of the walls with the timber frame. This is a ‘hybrid’ design and the timber frame areas are the great room,...
by Paul | Sep 20, 2012 | Blog
Our clients, The Bachman’s, have just started building their new home in the Lethbridge Alberta area. It is a revised version of our “Dutchess” plan. This is a hybrid timber frame with a vaulted ceiling in the great room as well as other timber...
by Paul | Jun 14, 2012 | Blog
Tamlin Timber Frame Homes was asked by a custom client in Fort Langley BC (20,000 ft2 home) to integrate structural timbers into a already designed home plan. Chris (Owner/Partner) in charge of design and engineering, went to work right away and met with the...
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’...
by Paul | Mar 3, 2012 | Blog
Larry and Paul recently manned the Tamlin Show Booth at the Calgary Home & Garden Show this past week. With over 20,000 visitors (?) this four day event was a huge success (similar to last year), and despite the minus twenty degree temperatures, this did not stop...
by Paul | Feb 21, 2012 | Blog
Just completed and sent out our February Newsletter. It features our Gambier Island project as well as some expert advice, a great recipe and our list of Trade Shows that start in Vancouver and Calgary this week! If you want to be on the newsletter list, CLICK HERE...
by Paul | Feb 7, 2012 | Blog
The first week of February saw the concrete truck come into the Gambier Island BC project site to place concrete for the footings and the foundations walls. They are all done now and ‘stripped’, ready for the framers to start on the floor system and the...
by Paul | Jan 9, 2012 | Blog
New Hybrid Timber Frame Project in Ontario Tamlin’s newest custom west-coast style cottage was just completed near Perry Sound, Ontario. The home features an authentic timber frame entry, interior post and beam construction with...
