Tag Archives: Timber Frame

Wood Lover’s Island Get Away

Posted on September 12, 2011 by John

Sometimes you get to work with people who have a passion for the project they are building. This was one of those times. Bruce has a passion for wood and couldn’t have been easier to work with. He was inspired … Continue reading →

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Big Trusses – from our shop to installed on site in 24 hours!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by John

Yesterday, we loaded up some 50 foot span trusses from our shop – fully assembled. It took some ingenuity to get them out of the shop: and from there, they were loaded with a small crane onto a special, long … Continue reading →

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Details that make a Difference

Posted on February 1, 2011 by John

Digging through the wayback machine and found this photo from a mid-nineties project and remembered that there’s a lot to like in this room.  Rather than go on too long, I’ll just point out a few things to check out.  … Continue reading →

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4 Tips for Choosing Green Decor

Posted on January 21, 2011 by John

Now that your eco-friendly timber frame home is complete and you are ready to begin decorating stay on the path of green home living. The best thing to outfit your timber frame home with is green decor. Just like your … Continue reading →

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What's New in the New LEED Draft ?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by John

Over the past few months have you been hearing buzz about the new LEED rating system draft that was released by the U.S. Green Building Council? The draft for the next version was released and for the first time there … Continue reading →

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Common Timber Frame Definitions

Posted on January 14, 2011 by John

Are you looking into timber frame home designs for the first time but you aren’t able to keep up with the lingo? We understand that you may not understand certain terms specific to the timber frame industry, and we want … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Green Building Trends for 2011

Posted on January 5, 2011 by John

Now that the year is 2011, we are back from vacation and you are fresh off your polar dip or plunge, it’s time to dive back into green building. Since it is the beginning of the year predictions and trends … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from Cascade Joinery!

Posted on December 31, 2010 by John

Although we are still out on vacation we wanted to take the time to wish you a happy and prosperous new year. We will be back on the 3rd during our normal business hours. And don’t forget to partake in … Continue reading →

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Cascade Joinery Holiday Hours

Posted on December 23, 2010 by John

The holidays have arrived and we will be taking a few days off to rest and enjoy our family and friends. Cascade Joinery will be closed from Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) until January 2nd. We will return Monday, January 3rd … Continue reading →

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Tips on Building a Green Timber Frame Home

Posted on December 17, 2010 by John

Going green is the thing to do, and if you are about to begin building a new timber frame home you can go green from the start. The key to building a green home is in the construction and in … Continue reading →

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