by Admin | May 1, 2023 | Blog
Vancouver Island is a vacation paradise on the west coast of Canada. With a spectacular range of sandy beach coastlines and rugged/rocky coastlines, the towns of Tofino and Ucluelet are on the west side of the island. Both picturesque towns offer the best in fishing,...
by Admin | May 1, 2023 | Blog
At some point in time as you plan your home building project it will be necessary to having drawings produced. In many cases, you may or may not be committed to a builder, architect, or design company, and you may not know where to start. It can often be a daunting...
by Admin | May 1, 2023 | Blog
The San Juan Islands in Washington State are the perfect location for one of our West Coast Contemporary prefabricated house packages. The design of the Discover Ridge with its many windows that enhance the gorgeous landscape makes it the perfect home for these...
by Joanne Palmer | Jul 20, 2018 | Blog
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 buildings. Tamlin was honoured to be...
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 story 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 time...
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 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 3,870 square foot home with 1550 garage and loft, features...
by Paul | Dec 16, 2015 | Blog
Do you know what the HPO is for New Construction? The Homeowner Protection Act (Act) provides for the licensing of residential builders and makes third-party home warranty insurance mandatory on new home construction throughout the province of BC. The licensing and...
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 12, 2015 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin Homes will be participating in the 2015 Calgary Home and Garden Show at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park. If you are in the area please come by and check us out! Tamlin’s Booth Number is 2102! We hope to see you there and look forward to meeting all of you!...
by Paul | Jul 9, 2014 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin was awarded the ranger cabin project on Vancouver Island close to Port McNeill in the Cape Scott Provincial Park. This project was tricky as all the lifts had to be in 750-900 lb manageable sizes for the helicopter access site. This cabin is right on the ocean...
by Paul | Apr 24, 2014 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
The Gulf Islands Timber Frame Park Shelter is on schedule and going up quickly. This project for BC Parks is located on Cortes Island in the Smelt Bay Campground. Access to the Island is by the Whaletown Ferry on Sutil Point and you can also get there by private boat....
by Paul | Apr 15, 2014 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin was selected to supply a ranger Cabin for BC Parks in Cape Scott Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. This project was especially tricky as it was being transported to site first by truck, then by helicopter. We had to ensure all lifts were between 750-900...
by Paul | Apr 3, 2014 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
This year at the Edmonton Home and Garden Show, Tamlin met lots of people and made tons of great connections. This years show was very busy, with many amazing exhibitors. It was fun to catch up with old clients and talk about their projects and how much they love...