Timber Frame Options

Signature Post & Beam, Inc.  designs timber frames using the traditional joinery of the Old World craftsman but with the contemporary efficiencies and accuracy’s only found with a computerized milling and joinery machine.  Unless specifically requested, we do not use metal bolts and plates on our frames but only traditional joinery  for our connections  Many advantages exist by cutting a frame using a milling and joinery machine versus cutting the frame by hand.  We can cut a frame in a fraction of the time, less labor for handling, more precision and refined joints which all equate to a more affordable and beautiful frame.

We offer all of our customers many options to dress up their timber frames, such as the addition of gunstocks, chamfered edges, pendants, curved corner braces, alternating species of wood pegs or timber frame members, etc.  Many artistic features can be added to your frame to make it unique to you and your family. 

The species of wood are as varied as the styles of frames.   An example of some of the species we work with are Douglas Fir, Eastern White Pine, White Fir, Larch, Cypress, just to name a few. We also work with reclaimed timbers from the industrial forest.

Hybrid Timber Frames

Besides designing and cutting a pure traditional timber frame structure, we also can design a hybrid timber frame.  A hybrid timber frame is a mixture of conventional stick built framing and timber framing. If budget consideration s are important, this is a great design strategy. 

Timber Frame Trusses

Signature Post & Beam, Inc. also will design and cut custom trusses for residential and commercial uses.  These trusses can be incorporated into your conventional construction to dress up a room with timber frame style.  Many truss designs area available and we would be happy to discuss your custom designed truss with you.

Timber Frame Entries & Accents

Signature Post & Beam, Inc. will design and cut your custom timber frame entry for your home or commercial project.  It is a great way to dress up your entryway or eves with a very traditional look. We can also design and build sunrooms, screen porches, pergolas, and gazebos. 

Tung Oil Application

As an added service to our customers, we offer tung oil application to your frame at our shop.  Tung oil is a natural product that seals and provides a finish protective coat to the wood.     

Frame Raising

Signature Post & Beam, Inc. has its own crew to raise your timber frame.  Our crew is very experienced and can raise your frame with the same skill we use to craft it.

Small Cabins & Lodges

No job is too small for Signature Post & Beam, Inc.  Let us custom design a small cabin or lodge for your special place.  Many of our smaller cabins are designed for you to build yourself, if you like. 

Enclosures for your timber frame

You have several choices for enclosing your timber frame.  One method is the SIP or Structurally Insulated Panels.  SIPs are shipped to your job site and erected around your frame by a SIP installation crew.  SIPs are an excellent way to achieve energy efficiency and to enclose your home quickly.

Another excellent method is the Wrap and Strap method.  Like the SIP it’s an excellent way to gain energy efficiency for your timber frame.  Conceptually the Wrap and Strap is like a SIP as it surrounds your home in an envelope of foam but its built on site and not in a factory.  The Wrap and Strap is built in layers around your home. 

Each enclosure method has its own unique set of advantages and we will be happy to discuss these points with you.  We also have educational information available for your General Contractor to understand these enclosure methods.