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One of you wants a log cabin. The other likes the wood, but wants
something more practical and elegant...
Allow us to
introduce you to the beauty of Timber Frame construction! We're Northern
Lights Timber Framing, and we specialize in
custom lake homes and cabins. Make
yourself at home browsing our web site and, by all means, give us a call or
send an email if you'd like to learn more. We're located in Minneapolis, serving Minnesota, Wisconsin,
and the surrounding area.
Building Green? Don't build a "disposable" structure. Build something
that will last. Build something that's too special to tear down.



email: info@northernlightstimberframing.com
phone:
612-216-2205
I really didn’t know what I was getting into
when I decided to build our house and act as the general contractor.
I was fortunate to have worked with Clark and his crew at Northern
Lights Timber Framing and could not recommend them more highly.
Through the building process, I worked with around 15 contractors.
Something I picked up on rather quickly was that there is a vast
range in the degree of professionalism, integrity, and craftsmanship
when working with a contractor. Clark was helpful with advice from
the beginning design stages, while the timber frame was being carved
off-site, and until the job was done. After a contract price was
negotiated, I found out building code required dormers in the loft
level bedrooms. Clark helped me resolve the issue, working with the
home designer and the SIP contractor, and kept the same contract
price. Once it was time to erect the frame, they showed up when they
said they would and they completed the project on schedule and on
budget. I was very happy with my experience with Northern Lights
Timber Framing and, most importantly, I am very happy with the way
my home turned out.
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Jerry J.
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Upcoming Events:
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Clark will be
giving a presentation on timber framing to Architects for
AIA-Minnesota on August 5th.
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We'll be
raising a frame near Itasca State Park in Late August.
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Clark will be
presenting again for the Timber
Framer's Guild Eastern Conference in November, in Saratoga Springs, NY.
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Recent News:
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We'll raised
a frame north of Annandale in June. Lots of interesting Jack and
Valley work in this one. We'll post more photos, including interiors,
once it's been finished. |

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We raised a
small frame in Paynesville MN the week of June 1st. We'll post more photos
soon. |

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Clark
led a
preconference workshop at the
International
Log Builder's Association conference at Telemark Resort in Cable, WI May
7th. The topic was 3D CAD for
Timber Framers. |
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One of our
Houses, the Five
Gables, was featured in the
Rochester
Spring Showcase of Homes, April 18th-19th, and 25th-26th.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by. |
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We had a
booth at the
Lake Home and Cabin Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center April 3-5.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by. |
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Our owner, Clark Bremer,
gave two presentations at the Timber
Framer's Guild Western Conference in
March. The topic was Using
Google Sketchup for
timber frame design. Thanks to everyone who attended. |
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We taught our
sawhorse class at
North House Folk School
from February 20-22.
Click here for class photos.
Click here
for photos of past classes. |
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We taught
our annual Introduction to Timber Framing class here in our Minneapolis shop
February 2-7.
Click here for class
photos. |
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We had a
booth at The Log and Timber Home Show
in Minneapolis, January 9-11, 2009. Thanks to everyone who came to
visit our booth. |
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Our owner, Clark Bremer,
led several workshops at the Timber
Framer's Guild Eastern Conference in
November. The topic was Using
Google Sketchup for
timber frame design. Thanks to everyone who participated in the
workshop or attended the conference seminar. |
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We raised a
frame near Two Harbors, MN, the last week of October. We'll have
more
photos soon. |

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We raised
a frame near Lanesboro, MN in august. This massive white
oak frame made for a challenging raising. We'll post more photos as
construction progresses. |

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