Timber Frame Building Process

I don't know about you, but this is what we call "raising the roof"! — ??

A couple of days ago, we started assembling the timber frame portion of a funerary shrine for Murshid Sam. Below are some pictures of the Dargah's geometric floor, set with raised columns and corbels. These decorative features are also functional — they will support a zome-shaped roof, which will in turn provide shelter for visitors to Murshid Sam's grave. We’ve still got lots of work to do on this timber frame, and can’t wait to share more images with you as this project continues!…

In case you missed it, Wind River Timberframes has been busy constructing a shrine! The organic details of these pieces complement the angular geometry of the underlying zome frame in the Murshid Sam Dargah project. Save Save Save…

The design process can start in many ways. The back of a napkin, an architect's plans, and walking into the Wind River Timberframes office with a collection of clippings out of magazines have all been used to start the process. We are very flexible and always willing to collaborate through this process. One thing is certain, getting your timber framer involved early in your home's design process is beneficial. There are some unique aspects to a timber frame h…

Our timber frames are designed using 3D drafting technology. This means that we are able to build and raise your frame many times on the computer before we cut a timber. We take each and every timber...

Every Wind River timber frame is unique - hand-cut with mallets and chisels, the timeless tools of the trade. there are no better methods than those developed with hand tools through the centuries to produce tight, clean joinery. We spend more time with chisels and mallets in our hands than...

When your subfloor deck or concrete slab is completed, the crew packs their tools and tents and head for the site. The timbers are covered by tarps and hauled by semi-truck to the job site. An extendable fork lift is used...