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.

Jerry J.

 

	Clark will be giving a presentation on timber framing to Architects for AIA-Minnesota on August 5th.
	We'll be raising a frame near Itasca State Park in Late August.
	Clark will be presenting again for the Timber Framer's Guild Eastern Conference in November, in Saratoga Springs, NY.  Click here for details.

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.

 

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

 

	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	We taught our annual Introduction to Timber Framing class here in our Minneapolis shop February 2-7.  Click here for class photos.
	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.
	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.
	We raised a frame near Two Harbors, MN, the last week of October.  We'll have more photos soon.

 

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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