Earthwood Timber Frame Homes of Oregon - Timber Frame Homes by Earthwood Timber Frame Homes of Sisters Oregon

"Welcome to Earthwood Timber Frame Homes, a service-oriented timber frame design and construction company specializing in traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Earthwood Timber Frame Homes strives to provide its clients with homes and buildings that enhance the quality of living through careful design, unique materials, and skilled craftsmanship."

What is Timber Frame construction?
Timber frame construction is a centuries old building technique developed by Old World craftsmen. The structural members of the building are crafted from large solid timbers and are connected by “mortise and tenon” joints. Enclosure systems typically provide for the structural beams to remain exposed on the inside of the home, creating a dramatic visual effect.

At the turn of the century this classic method nearly passed out of favor as milled lumber, steel nails and mass production two by four framing became popular. At Earthwood Homes, our approach is to borrow time-tested concepts from the past and improve upon the early methods with modern engineering, power tools and computer aided design programs. In this way, Earthwood Homes is active in the revival of the old craftsmen ethic of high quality and custom work.