Whistler Snow Loads and the Timber Frame Solution
Whistler gets serious snow. The loads are a real design input, not an afterthought. And when you’re engineering a timber frame for those loads, the math pushes you toward bigger timber sections, more substantial roof structures, larger profiles throughout.
The…
We Work With Architects: First Call to Final Raise
The architects we work with best are the ones who have strong opinions. Detailed drawings. A clear idea of what they want the timber to do in their building.
That’s the starting point we prefer. What happens next is our…
Panoramic View Windows in Timber Frames
The most common thing clients ask for on a mountain build is some version of "I want the view in the room."
What they mean is glass — lots of it, floor to ceiling, uninterrupted. No posts breaking the sightline.…
What It Takes to Build on the Sunshine Coast
The thing that separates Sunshine Coast builds from everything else isn’t the design — it’s the logistics. There’s no bridge. If your material is coming from the mainland, it’s going on a barge or a ferry. If your site…
Modern Mountain Homes: Timber Is the Right Structure
There’s a version of “timber frame” that belongs to a different era. Knee braces, log ends, the whole rustic mountain cabin look. That’s a real aesthetic, and there are clients who want it. But it’s not what our projects…
West Coast Tuscan – For Sale!
This gorgeous tuscan style home on Mayne Island was built in 2013 with the collaboration of our Kettle River Timberworks team, our wonderful clients, talented builder Ray Dean and exceptional architect Peter Rose. This captivating video by the Real Estate Agent captures the home beautifully! Contact Michael Tourigny from Sotheby’s International Realty if this property peaks your interest!
Design Considerations for Heavy Timber Construction Projects
Thanks to local BC initiatives and a focus on sustainable building materials, heavy timber has spread across the province and is now used for residential and business properties. It is not just the environmental benefits that have made heavy…
Environmental Benefits of Using Heavy Timber in Construction
When developing a home, business, or multi-family residential building, the first question to answer is the building material used, with some of the most common materials being wood, brick, steel, and concrete.
In the past, the main differing criteria were…
The Environmental Impact of Timber Structures
There are many different materials to choose from when building a new structure. However, if your focus is on minimizing environmental impact, timber is the best choice.
Timber is a sustainable and reusable material that can be harvested in an…