Ceiling Beams

Timber beams can be added just for effect. A very nice effect. Don't you think so? Douglas fir is chosen for the this project. More of a formal look in this case for the Von Trapp Family Lodge.

Church Truss

Church truss, sounds simple enough. Not always!

That is quite a span! Douglas fir timbers in a beautifully designed timber truss.

And here is the stunning result...

Timber Great-ness

Timber great rooms of all kinds, this design features a scissor truss design. Engineered in douglas fir for a Connecticut location. BIDS tomorrow, wish us luck!

Camp Hayden Dining Hall Timber Trusses

The Fresh Air Fund gets a new heavy timber dining hall @ Camp Hayden. Douglas fir timber trusses with steel joinery.


Vermont Timber Works also worked on Camp ABC and built some timber cabins. Repeat business is the best compliment.

King Post Trusses On The Move...

What is the best way to move 37ft wide by over 10ft high king post timber trusses? Well, lets see...

Fork truck will work, notice the 4x4 and the blocking.

Tommy is hiding from the camera AGAIN!

OR if you happen to have a crane or lull, that will work also. You'll need straps as shown.

Meet Lill, she is our Lull. Mike is behind the wheel, Kellin is running the finger. Timbers are Port Orford Cedar from Disdero Lumber Co.

These 6 timber trusses are headed to Bryn Mawr, PA...did you know that Vermont Timber Works ships across the country and beyond. We are happy to build heavy timber trusses for you, where ever you may be located. Although, MEXICO may be out of the question for the time being...

Douglas Fir Timber Trusses

Vermont Timber Works is proud to share with you our latest timber frame commercial project. MANY heavy timber trusses create the new Camp Hayden Dining Hall for the Fresh Air Fund.

Impressive! Peeled poles, traditional joinery and steel joinery and LOTS of design coordination. Team members include...Vermont Timber Works (of course), The Geddis Partnership, Cuoco Engineering and Storm King Contracting.

Thank you Fresh Air Fund and The Sharpe Reservation, we are very happy with this latest timber frame creation.

Decorative Timber Beams

Decorative timbers beams are a nice way to add the timber frame feel to an existing space. Interested? Let's do it.

Posts in the corners....or not, you decide how much timber to add. I love the timber ceiling shown here:
(This design IS structural, but if it wasn't...you wouldn't be able to tell)!

Scissor Trusses for a GREAT Room

Sounds good to me! Shown above is our simple scissor truss in red oak. Traditional joinery with a decorative steel plate. Need a few of these for your great room? Vermont Timber Works looks forward to talking with you.

Timber Great Room

Would you like a timber great room? (who wouldn't)?

At Vermont Timber Works, we design and hand craft timber frame great rooms of all shapes and sizes. Just timber trusses or a full post and beam addition...count us IN. 802.886.1917

Modified King Post Truss...Ready to GO!

TWO of these custom great room trusses are on their way to a New York home...shipping fully assembled via GMH Transport and Tom's creative bracing system.

Modified king post truss design in beautiful douglas fir timbers, handcrafted with traditional joinery .

Arched Timber Beams...

Arched Timber Beams...can they be natural timber? Sometimes yes...Sometimes no!

Can you tell which is natural heavy timber and which is a glulam beam?

King Post Trusses for the Westbrook School

Westbrook, Maine here we come...well, soon.


Progress shots from the Vermont Timber Works shop...fabrication is complete and we are waiting to apply the specialty finish. Flame Seal is a fire protective coating and has been specified by Harriman Associates. Samples will be dry and ready to send this afternoon. Ruby is keeping close watch...

Douglas fir timbers have been had crafted and traditional joinery will be used to build the king post trusses.

Stay tuned...