Friday, October 24, 2008

Oregon Timber Frame Homes

Meet Doug and Leanne Smith, Independent Representatives for Davis Frame Company. Doug and Leanne currently cover all of Oregon for those that wish to build a timber frame home. Their company, Central Oregon Timber Frame Homes started just a couple years ago after the Smith's relocated to Central Oregon to build their dream timber frame home. They are seasoned business professionals with over 30 years experience in big business industry and 8 years experience in timber frame and log home sales. The Smith's experience comes from designing, building, and living in several sections of the United States. They are familiar with building with energy efficiency and understand how to design your new timber frame home to optimize solar energy. The Smith's also know experienced builders throughout Oregon and know about the permitting process.

The Smith's have not only built one timber frame home but two out in their Oregon location. The couple offers a timber frame carriage house and they are almost done with their custom timber frame model home. Both homes are off the grid and have solar features. If you are looking for a green timber frame home the Smith's can help you!





Look for updated photos as the Smith's finish their new custom timber frame home! If you wish to build a timber frame home, timber frame addition, barn, commerical timber frame or any other special project in Oregon please contact the Smith's today!

Doug and Leanne Smith, Independent Representatives
Phone:(541) 306-3232
Fax: (503) 345-1155
Model Location: 67775 Cloverdale Road
Sisters, OR 9775

Monday, October 20, 2008

Dutchess County New York Timber Frame Home

This Davis Frame timber frame home in New York is a reproduction barn home created with red oak timbers and stained in antique walnut to capture the essence of a century-old original that has been in our clients family for some time. Their timber frame home overlooks a panoramic view of the Hudson Valley and outerlying Catskill Mountains in New York which can be seen year round from atop an intricately-framed cupola. Timber frame homes are often designed to capture the beauty that surrounds your land and views are often seen from the great room's wall of windows! An interesting fact about this timber frame home is that it is located near the exact spot on Sunset Ridge where legend has it FDR spent many hours in quiet contemplation while watching the sun set slowly behind the Catskills, New York.
  • Framed in solid red oak timbers with draw-shaven edges.

  • 30' x 36' central open area with 25' high cathedral ceilings encompassing the kitchen, dining area and great room.

  • South facing window bank with 8' palladian window.

  • True French doors open living area to grand covered porch measuring 10' x 50'.
  • Glass-enclosed cupola accessible from spiral staircase functions as year-round observatory.

  • A grand double-faced stone fireplace serves as the centerpiece for the great room and kitchen/dining area.

"Davis Frame was conscientious and fun to work with."
David and Lisa

If you would like to discuss building your timber frame home in New York or any other state, please contact Davis Frame today!

Friday, October 17, 2008

New York Timber Frame Homes

Are you looking to build a timber frame home, barn, addition or panelized home in New York? Davis Frame Company can help you with your New York dream home as we have many clients nationwide! In New York alone, we have shipped nearly 70 timber frame homes and just shipped a timber frame package last week to Columbia County. If your building in New York or any other location our in house design team will help you design your home and one of our project coordinators will help you with the timber frame management of your project. We can also recommend a list of builders in the area

Over the years Davis Frame Company has shipped timber frame homes all over New York state including: the Adirondacks, Catskills, Northern New York, Lake Ontario and Long Island. We have done full timber frame homes, hybrid timber frame homes, panelized homes, additions, barns, timber frame garages, timber frame boathouse and even a small energy efficient studio in New York.

(Timber Frame Studio in NY)


(Adirondack Timber Frame Home)

(Timber Frame Home in Columbia County, NY)

(New York Timber Frame Boathouse)
Many New York clients have chosen Davis Frame Company because of our high quality frames and attention to detail. You will receive personalized service from our design and sales staff. Contact Davis Frame at 800-636-0993 today if you are planning to build a timber frame home in New York! Let us help you design the perfect floor plan and provide you with a timber frame and panel package!

Monday, October 13, 2008

Pennsylvania Timber Frame Home Show

Please join Davis Frame Company in the Poconos in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania for a timber frame homeshow. Meet with Independent Representative, Jack Costantino and discuss your timber frame home plans! Learn how you can save 5% off a timber frame package by December 31st!

Johnson Log and Timber Frame Show
Split Rock Resort and Golf Club
Lake Harmony, PA (The Poconos)

Saturday, November 1, 10am-7pm
Sunday, November 2, 10am-5pm

$10 per person (18 and under FREE)
Tickets good for both days

Go to Register Now to save time by registering online or print the $2.00 coupon and save at the door!

Seminar-Green Building: What is it? Who Cares and Why Bother? Presented by Jack Costantino, Independent Representative of Davis Frame Company.

Don't miss this timber frame home show for your opportunity to meet with Davis Frame Company and learn about the benefits of owning a Davis Frame timber frame home. Whether you are building in New Jersey, Pennsylvania or New York this is close to home to attend! Meet with us to talk about your timber frame home, timber frame addition, barn, panelized home or any special timber frame project you have in mind.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Designing Your Timber Frame Home

Get the perfect planning guide for your timber frame home! Davis Frame Company developed a Design Workbook earlier this year as a companion to our book: Timber Frames: Designing Your Custom Home. The Design Workbook is a great tool to help you plan your new timber frame home, timber frame addition, hybrid home, barn or any special project you may have in mind! Whether you have our book or not, this will easily help guide you through the process while working alongside your project coordinator.

The Davis Frame Design Workbook will help you think about and document your needs and wants for your custom timber frame home.

Included in the workbook are:
  • Davis Frame Company Brochure
  • Budget plans
  • Needs analysis worksheets
  • Reference materials
  • Article reprints (of Davis Frame timber frame homes of course!)
  • Our preferred vendors literature

Don't miss out on this amazing planning guide for your new home! Visit our timber frame store today to purchase the workbook for only $14.95! Check out our other great timber frame literature and products!

Call us today if you are looking to build a timber frame home and learn more about Davis Frame's custom and standard design timber frame floorplans!

Thursday, October 9, 2008

New Jersey Timber Frame Home

In early September, Davis Frame Company shipped a timber frame package to southern New Jersey. Independent Representative, Jack Costantino and the Davis Frame design team worked alongside the homeowners to create their dream custom timber frame home. We are pleased to share some of the photos that the home owner has shared with us of the frame raising.


(Bent being raised into place)
(Timber frame raising almost complete!)

(Ridge beam ready to be set in place)

(Start of panel installation)

(Panel installation)
(Panel installation on main frame almost complete; roof panels next)

Look for updates on this New Jersey timber frame home! If you are interested in building a timber frame home in New Jersey or Eastern Pennsylvania, contact Jack Costantino today!

Timber Frames Unlimited
Independent Representative for:

100 Old Farmers Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853

908.876.5262 Office
908.876.3649 Fax

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

New Jersey and Pennsylvania Timber Frame Homes

Meet Davis Frame Company's Independent Representative for New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, Jack Costantino. Jack has been associated with Davis Frame for a few years now and brings 50 years of construction experience. His educational background in architecture, engineering & design form an effective synergy for his extensive client family. Jack and his crew, Timber Frames Unlimited will work closely with you to manage your timber frame project from permits to paint. Whether you are looking for a custom timber frame home, post and beam, timber frame addition, hybrid home, barn or panelized home, Jack and his crew can help you!

In the late 1950's, Jack began a 10 year mentoring/apprentice relationship with 2nd generation craftsman Frank Krause in Staten Island, New York. Their relationship remained close until Frank’s recent passing in his 90’s. This early experience with such a dedicated professional pays dividends to this day. In 1973, during the gas crisis, Jack returned to school to study passive solar and alternative energy design leading to the construction of earth bermed, passive solar and geo-thermally assisted homes from Vermont to Mississippi. In his usual way, always interested in change and growth, Jack has traveled the USA, China and Japan studying and meeting the wonderful old world craftsmen who design, fabricate and erect custom timber frame, sustainable energy homes.

Jack is also an advocate and public speaker for Green Building, a member of the USGBC, GreenRadio.Com, Timber Framers Guild, a Committee Member with the Timber Frame Business Council and an Independent Representative for  Davis Frame Company, representing their interests in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. With six children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, life is full and he and his long time life-partner and wife Evelyn are enjoying it all more than ever.

If you are looking to build a custom timber frame, post and beam or panelized home in New Jersey or Eastern Pennsylvania, contact Jack Costantino today!



Timber Frames Unlimited
Independent Representative for:
Davis Frame Company, Inc.

100 Old Farmers Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
908.876.5262 Office
908.876.3649 Fax
Website: Timber Frames Unlimited
timbersRus@comcast.net