Understanding the Whole Process
1-4 weeks
Site Visit
- Understand views
- Understand setbacks
- Plan for install logistics.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/site_visit-720x541.jpg)
Topography Survey
- Measure local topography with our Leica Total station to make sure house sits effectively with the topography.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/topography_survey-720x487.png)
Budgeting
- Understand client’s needs and budget
- Review specifications and scope to best meet client’s needs and budget.
Building Shape (massing)
- Explore rooflines
- Understand general placement and geometry of the home with respect to the topography.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/building_shape_concept_image-1-720x310.png)
Develop 3D Conceptual Model
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/develop_3D_concept_model-720x410.png)
Floorplan Development
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/floorplan-development.png)
2-3 months
Timber Frame Design
- Determine timber sizing for structural and aesthetic consideration
- Explore different styles of frames – truss, common rafter, principal rafter.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/timber_frame_design-720x577.png)
Design of Specialty Components
- Staircases, mantels, railings etc.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/design_of_specialty_components.png)
Joinery Design
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2020/01/Joinery-Design-720x720.jpg)
Timber Cut-List
- Generate optimized timber list and specification for the sawmill.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/Timber-list-2.png)
Structural Engineering
- Finite Element analysis of frame
- Design for wind, seismic, dead and snow loads for pertinent building code.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/structural_engineering-e1579207782377-720x491.png)
Roof & Wall Panel Design
- Thermal design of the home to meet or exceed building code requirements
- Develop panel shop drawings.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/Roof-Wall-Panel-Design-720x462.png)
Stain Selection
- High quality timber stain
- We work with you to help choose a colour you love by providing brushouts to see in person
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/stain-selection-1-720x620.png)
Development of Timber Shop Drawings
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/timber_shop_drawings.png)
8-14 weeks
Sawmill Timbers
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/sawmill_timbers-720x539.jpg)
Radio Frequency Dry Timbers
- Required for dimensionally stable timbers.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2020/01/RF-Drying-e1583341369395.jpg)
CNC Cut Timber Joinery
- Multi-axis CNC Machine.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/cnc_cut_timber_joinery.jpg)
Handcut Specialty Timbers & Log Work
- If required.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/handcut_specialty_timbers.jpg)
Sand & Stain Timbers
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2020/01/Staining2-e1583341069247-720x481.jpg)
Piece Number Timbers
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/04/West-Coast-Island-Getaway-joinery.jpg)
Wrap & Package Timbers
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/wrap_and_package_timbers-e1573842546865-720x572.jpg)
CNC Manufacture SIPS
- cut wire chases
- install engineered lumber
- label panels
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/press_sip_panels-720x720.jpg)
Shipping Paperwork
- Bill of ladings
- Border Papers
Load trucks
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/12/Load-Trucks-IMG_2093-720x720.jpg)
Develop Raising Plan
- Step by step for erecting timber and panels.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/develop_raising_plan-720x493.png)
Site Visits
- To ensure good coordination with general contractor as they build foundation and platform
- Use Kettle River Timberworks survey equipment to verify and tweak for site-build conditions if required.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/site_visits-720x720.jpg)
Plan Trucking & Unload Logistics
- Forklift unload
- Crane Unload, usually working with local outfits to minimize travel costs.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/unload-logistics-720x720.jpg)
2-4 weeks (typically)
Project Coordination
- Kettle River Timberworks project coordinator working closely with general contractors crew.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/12/True-Collaboration-2.jpg)
Raise Structural Insulated Panels
- Nail, tape and seal to meet structural and envelope requirements
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/raise_and_connect_timbers-720x878.jpg)
Raise & Connect Timbers
- As per structural engineers’ requirements.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/12/Raise-and-Connect-timbers-128-scaled-720x720.jpg)
Install Ceiling Tongue & Groove (decking)
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/12/Ceiling-TG-9-720x720.jpg)
Install Roof SIPs
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/11/install_roofs_sips.jpg)
Final Inspections
- By Kettle River Timberworks Project Manager & Structural Engineer.
Technical Support for Wiring
- Provide general contractor technical support for wiring of panels.
Installation of High-end Finished Components
- stairs, mantels, etc.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/12/Installation-of-High-End-Finishing-131-v2-Print-720x720.jpg)
Installation Support
- Support general contractor and client for post-installation maintenance of timbers.
Final Engineering Documents
- Provide final engineering documents – Schedule C-B or Schedule S sealed by Kettle River’s timber engineer.
Photography
- With clients’ permission, photography of finished timberwork and overall project.
![](https://assets.kettlerivertimber.com/2019/12/Photography-149-Print-cropped-720x720.jpg)