Challenging Site

New windows and cedar deck to take advantage of a great view.

New cottage replaces the old.

Old cottage, BEFORE…

… new cottage DURING construction.

Timber-frame roof trusses being assembled.

Timber-frame trusses ready for closing in.

Large windows to take in the great view.

BEFORE…

… and AFTER the new roof lines have been altered.

Existing home, BEFORE…

… and AFTER with new Sunroom addition.

Before…

… and after Sunroom addition.

Before relocating gazebo…

… AFTER, with covered porch and landscaping.

Timber frame porch design and build.

This new home near Lake Huron gets a boost of ‘design flavour’ from a newly constructed hand-hewn, pine timber frame front porch.

The centre truss has a king-post with curved bottom chord and curved struts.

The timber-frame is built with traditional mortise and tenon joints, pegged with hardwood dowels.

The triple 8″ x 8″ corner columns add visual strength and solidity, although not necessary structurally.