What is it about a timber-framed building that speaks to us so passionately? Is it the idea that you can see the craftsmanship that supports the entire structure, the simplicity of the straight lines and right angles, or the sheer girth of the beams and timbers themselves? There is rarely a promotional photo of Vermont that does not contain a historic barn-country and barns are intrinsically linked. Vermont Country Builders focuses on frames that emulate old New England barns.

The timber members we build with are functional, not ornate; they are straight, not curved; and they are sawn from our native trees of hemlock. The mortise-and-tenon joints are crafted by hand, not machine drilled.

The customer can choose to leave the beams rough and rustic or planed smooth and oiled with chamfered edges giving a more finished look. We often sheath a rough frame with square-edge style pine boards to simulate Vermont barns. The dressier frames sport sheetrock sheathing which by contrast defines the timbers. High R-value stress-skin panels are applied to the outside so the full dimension of the frame is exposed. Informal vertical pine siding or traditional horizontal clapboards exteriors vary the appearance of the finished product significantly. From rugged to elegant, a timber-frame home can transform your dream into your country home.

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