Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! The timber frame home plans that are on our site today are there to give you ideas as you think about creating your own dream home or cabin. They serve as a starting point. We will work with you to customize a plan the meets your specific needs and wants.

Yes. Not only do we use the traditional mortice and tenon joinery, but we also do something that many other timber frame builders do not -- we still handcraft the joints for a tight fit. We also cut all the timbers by hand. Most companies today use automated machinery to speed up the process, but we love working with wood and strongly believe doing some things the old fashioned way still produces the best results. It may take a longer, but we will not sacrifice quality for speed.

Once the timber frame is complete, we will travel to your location with all the timbers in tow. Once on site, we will erect the frame to ensure it is done with the same attention, care and detail that was given during the timber frame creation process.

Yes. We have done many hybrid timber frame homes and it is a great way to enjoy the beauty of a timber frame at a reduced cost.

We can provide a timber frame kit, however we don't encourage this approach. We like to take the responsibility of erecting the frame to ensure ultimate client satisfaction. However, if you have a builder that is familiar with this process, then we will ship the timber frame structure to you so your local builder can erect it for you.

Yes. We work with another company to ensure you have the high-quality panels you need to enclose your structure. For us, it is all about the quality and building your dream home.

We realize this question is a little self-serving, but it is one we get all the time. The answer is simple, we love what we do! We are a family owned business that still creates timber frames with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.  Check out our Timber Frame Craftsmanship Guarantee.

Pricing of a timber frame home will vary depending on building codes in your area and the species of wood used on the frame, be it Douglas Fir, Red Cedar or White Oak. We provide pricing estimates upon request. All pricing calculations are based on use of Douglas Fir timbers for the frame members. As part of our service we also offer complete architectural and sealed engineered stamped drawings for these timber frames in most states.

The assembly and erection cost for these frames is included in our quoted prices. The crew from Atlantic will raise the timber frame structure on a deck or concrete slab at your building location. Added to this cost is the freight expense from our shop in Mercer, PA to your site, crane rental cost necessary to erect the timber frame, and travel/lodging expenses on projects out of our driving area.