How Does Design Affect Costs?

How Does Design Affect Costs?

There are many factors that affect building costs of a home (such as site preparations, services, code requirements, and so on) but let’s focus on the “building” design in this article.    Flat Ceilings vs Vaulted Ceilings: If you want the ambiance, open...
West Coast Contemporary Home

West Coast Contemporary Home

Dotted along the beautiful rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, are many small towns that started as a logging towns and are now known as a hidden gems for surfers.  Our clients have just under 3 acres in one of these secluded spots. Because of their location,...
Staging a Shipment

Staging a Shipment

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...
Whistler for Full-Time Living

Whistler for Full-Time Living

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...
Building Your Own Home

Building Your Own Home

There are many advantages to being an owner builder from money saved to being able to say to friends and family “I built that myself”. “Building my own home sounds like fun can I do this with a Tamlin package?“ The answer to this question is a resounding yes. A Tamlin...

Custom Timber Frame Test Fit

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...

Bridge Lake is at Finishing Stage!

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...

Calgary Home & Garden Show 2015!

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...