Q: What species of wood do you use and where does it come from?
A: All of our beams are precision cut from dried, Douglas Fir logs to produce a beautiful finished product with minimal shrinkage. Douglas Fir offers the best balance of structurally strong, lightweight, and beautiful color choices. Depending on the project, we choose to use inland Douglas Fir or coastal Douglas Fir. All of our wood comes from sawmills in the Pacific Northwest.
Q: Are your trusses structural or decorative?
A: We build both! It depends entirely upon your project. The way we build is significantly different but visually we can make each look amazing. We do not build engineered trusses. You can learn about the differences in timber trusses and engineered trusses here.
Q: Do you provide engineering and architectural services?
A: We act as a reliable sub-contractor and can facilitate the planning to bring natural beauty into your home. We are not licensed engineers or architects but we have over a decade of experience in planning and offer CAD design. If your project requires these additional professionals, we can pull in our best contacts to assist. You are also welcome to supply your own blueprints for us to work from.
Q: How long does it take to get my custom timbers or beams?
A: After discussing your project and giving you a formal quote, we require a 50% deposit to get your project started (the other 50% is due before the product ships). Custom timber projects are usually 3-6 months out (or more). Beam orders can require 1-3 months (or more). We are often approached in the planning phases by homeowners and General Contractors so a good portion of our customers work with us for about a year from start to finish.
Q: Can you give me a rough estimate?
A: The best way to get an estimate is to fill out our "Get a Quote" form or send us an e-mail at info@northerntimbercrafters.com. We recommend looking through our gallery photos to give us a better idea of what style you are wanting. Then we'll have a phone call and get any specifics we need to give you a personalized quote. All of our jobs are highly custom so our pricing is also.
Q: Do you have any beams in stock? How big?
A: Although we may have some leftover beams in the shop, we do not stock many beams for "one-off" orders. We can order the following and ship anywhere in the continental US:
Sizes up to:
12” x 24” rectangular
18” X 18” square
40 ft lengths
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