1. Send us a sketch of your idea or an existing house plan that has caught your eye via fax, email or regular post.
   
   
2. We will work with you to design and transform your idea or drawings into working preliminary drawings.
   
   
3. From these drawings, we can accurately cost out your project and give you a fixed price for the timberframe, SIP's (Structural Insulated Panels), windows, doors and shipping.
   
   
4. In order to move forward at this point, we need a retainer towards the design and drafting fees to produce full architectural drawings needed for obtaining a building permit from your town, district or county.
   
   
5. During or after the final drawings have been produced, the timbers will need to be cut and secured from the sawmill. The longer the duration of air drying after cutting, the more stable (less shrinkage) the timbers will be. We also kiln dry upon request. From the start of this process, we need a minimum of 6-8 weeks notice before shipping. There are also other customers in line as well, so the sooner we can start this process assures you a guaranteed delivery date to your property. We will require a 50% payment towards the timbers and a 50% payment payable to the SIP producers.
   
   
6. While the timberframe is being cut, the customer/builder arranges for the foundation to be installed for the timberframe to sit upon.
   
   
7. Upon completion of the timberframe joinery, we will contact you to arrange for the final shipping date. We require the other 50% of payment for the frame prior to shipping, and, subsequently the final payment for the SIP's as well. If this payment option does not work for you or your mortgage company, we can explore escrow services or lawyers trust upon being received curb-side at your property.
   
   
8. While the timberframe is in transport, a small team is sent down to meet the truck on the delivery date to help assist with the unloading and ensure that the frame is properly stacked.
   
   
9. After some assembly of the bents on the ground, the day arrives to raise the bents of your timberframe. This is arguably the most beautiful aspect of your home; the timbers connected, standing free and clear, arching across the sky. As the timbers are aligned and pegged, feel free to take part and be sure to take photos.
   
   
10. The installation of the SIP's follows immediately. In a few days the entire timberframe is enclosed by the panel system. Door and window openings are pre-cut, saving much time and labour.
    
    
11. Concurrent to the roofer and General Contractor finishing the roof, doors and windows installation, lock-up phase is reached.
    
    
12. You can now call the rest of the sub-trades to rough in the plumbing, electrical, and heating systems. Install the drywall or sheetrock. Install cabinets, interior finishing, exterior siding, painting and flooring.
    
    
13. Call for your final occupancy inspections and permits.
    
    
14. Move in and enjoy your magnificent new timberframe home.
    
    

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