Normally, Tamlin’s prefabricated house packages are custom built as they are ordered. Because each package is customizable and must be engineered to meet the building code for the area it is going too it is not practical to manufacture beforehand. However,...
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 –...
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 homeowners already have a cottage on the...
Tamlin’s Custom “Contemporary” Burnaby home is in the final landscaping and interior touch up stages. Final inspections are being set up now, and Tamlin Homes will also have its home warranty take effect as soon as the building is ready. This refers to the 2-5-10 year...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Happy New Year! We hope that you and your family had a pleasant holiday and are well rested to begin 2013!! While Tamlin is a full general contractor locally in the Vancouver area, the company also supports local builders and architects to help them integrate timber...
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...