Where do you work?
We’re based in North Carolina and travel and install anywhere in the United States.
Do you offer timber frame kits?
Yes, and they’re crafted with the same quality and attention to detail as the other work you see elsewhere on our website. Visit our Timber Frame Kits page to browse our many options.
How long does the process take?
Currently, the average length of time between when you place a new order for a timber frame and when it is ready to ship, is 12-14 weeks. Depending on a number of factors, lead times can increase or decrease. When we experience increased demand, our lead times increase as a function of the number of orders we receive. Periodically we make modifications to our staffing and processes in order to reduce lead times. To maintain quality, we have to keep production relatively small. As a result, at times, we experience demand that exceeds the limits of our production capacity.
Informational Posts About Timber Framing
Carolina Timberworks 2.0
When we built a new shop, we set out to up our game. And then we said to ourselves, let’s…
What the hell is a timber frame, anyway?
Answering the question everybody is afraid to ask: “What the hell is a timber frame, anyway?” https://vimeo.com/carolinatimberworks/whatisatimberframe
Carolina Timberworks Timber Frame Construction Process
or…What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Timber Frame The process of creating a timber frame is important, regardless of…
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Mass Timber: Why is It Important?
Did you know that mid-rise and high-rise buildings can now be built out of wood? An emerging building typology called…
Timber Frame Construction vs. Post and Beam Construction
The difference between timber frame and post and beam construction is the way the individual parts are connected: timber framing…
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Timber Frame Trusses
truss, n. A collection of timbers or members forming one of the principal supports, as of a roof or bridge,…
What is the Best Wood for Timber Framing Projects?
We’re often asked, “What is the best wood for timber framing?” Although it’s estimated that 60% of timber frames in…
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Why Do Timbers Split and Crack?
Eric Morley on why timbers split and crack, how long it takes timber to dry, where to get dry timbers,…
How to Figure Out a Timber Frame Budget
Champagne timber framing on a (craft) beer budget After receiving the latest Carolina Timberworks newsletter, a potential client emailed a great question:…
Timber Frame 101
Traditional timber framing is the art of connecting two or more pieces of timber using wood-to-wood joinery. Prior to the…
Differences Between Decorative and Structural Timber Framing
A homeowner building in the Outer Banks emailed a great question this week: “I was wondering if people typically use…
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