Finding A ContractorContractors Responsibilities Checklist20 Questions to Ask your ContractorSelecting a general contractor for your timber frame home or project is a very important decision. Your general contractor is responsible for constructing your timber frame plus all the other components […]
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Mathew SterchiMathew Sterchi is Vice President of Sales & Marketing at StoneMill Log & Timber Homes, a family-owned business based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mathew’s brother-in-law, Rob Cantrell, has served as company President since 1994. StoneMill was founded in 1974 by
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Rob WheelerRob Wheeler is a second-generation builder in Kimberly, British Columbia. Along with his partner, Carl Lauren, he is Co-Owner of Tyee Log & Timber. They specialize in log homes, log post and beam, timber frame and hybrid homes, as
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If you have a design for your timber frame and are in the process of starting the construction phase, you may find that it is not easy to finance your timber frame home. Who will mortgage a timber frame house
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Making a construction schedule for your construction project takes time. However, I think you’ll find that you will reap the rewards in both time and money in the long run, by taking some time and making an accurate schedule. We
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As co-owner and founder of Carolina Timberworks, Eric Morley leads his company in delivering a level of customer satisfaction, attention to detail, and quality that is simply uncommon in the general construction industry. Based in the mountain town of Boone,
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(Dai) Yoshito Ona founded and leads Daizen Joinery, located on the shores of the South Thompson River in Kamloops, British Columbia. They are a specialty timber frame operation that carefully balances precision technology and superior hand craftsmanship to deliver the
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Silt fences, often referred to as filter fences, are temporary barriers used to control sediment during construction. Using a silt fence is popular because they’re simple and cheap to build and maintain. 1. Using a silt fence preserves water quality. Construction
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In this episode my guest will be Eric Morley with Carolina Timberworks, a contractor and timber framer. We are going to dig into what a contractor is, the process of getting one, talk about the DIY home builder, his thoughts on the
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Building a timber frame home can be an intimidating and stressful venture. The benefits of making a construction schedule include keeping the project on track. Here are five reasons why a construction schedule is an important resource in the home-building process: 1.
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