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Harrison Mills Project – Interior Finishing Stage!

Harrison Mills Project – Interior Finishing Stage!

The Harrison Mills project is in the final stages of interior finishing. The solid Douglas Fir doors are in, with beautiful structural timber frame throughout, this home is nothing less than GORGEOUS! The homeowners are fabulous to work for and have been dream clients...

San Juan Islands Discovery Ridge

San Juan Islands Discovery Ridge

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...

Colorado Gambier with Garage

Colorado Gambier with Garage

At Tamlin, we work closely with our clients to identify potential issues and find workable solutions. In the case of this project, it was working the construction schedule around the Colorado winters. Our solution was to ship the garage and house package components...

Benefits of Tamlin’s Preliminary Design Process

Benefits of Tamlin’s Preliminary Design Process

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...

Designing with a View on Higher Quality

Designing with a View on Higher Quality

When designing and building your house, windows play a huge role in the function of your home. They allow for natural light, ventilation (passive cooling) and provide for the best unobstructed views especially for scenic locations.  If your priority is views,...

Exterior Finishes

Exterior Finishes

Choosing the right exterior finishing material for your custom timber frame home is an important design choice that can be factored by personal preference, aesthetics, maintenance, and affordability. At Tamlin, traditional Western Red Cedar and Cement Board siding are...

Remote Ranger Cabin

Remote Ranger Cabin

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,...

Denver Colorado -Timber Frame Project

Denver Colorado -Timber Frame Project

This customized version of our Clear Lake plan was shipped to Denver, Colorado in September via two 53 foot flat decks, and the builder is now working on interior finishing. Did you know that you can import a house package to the United States with no tax or duty? The...

Lethbridge Timber Frame Project Update

Lethbridge Timber Frame Project Update

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, entry and...