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Timber Frame Construction Schedule

Construction Schedule

The construction schedule is particularly important when building a timber frame because a higher degree of synchronization is required. Large timbers require more lead time to order and the joinery will be completed off-site.

Material Lead Time
No matter what material you choose, a timber frame project requires better lead-time when ordering materials. For green or salvaged timbers, there may be a 3 to 6 week lead time required between the time your material is ordered and the time it is milled and shipped to our facility for fabrication.

Timber Frame Fabrication
Almost all of the work involved in fabricating your frame or frame components is done off site. The only on-site work is assembly. That means we're working on your timber frame at our facility while your general contractor is completing the site improvements, pouring and backfilling a foundation and completing the sub-floor. Depending on the scope of your project, our work may begin 1 to 3 months before it needs to be installed on site.

If you are using SIP panels, the panels will be manufactured to your specifications during this same time period.

Site Access
Site access must also be considered early in the planning process, especially if your project involves large timber frame components or SIP panels. These often require the use of a boom truck to lift components into place. If your site presents access challenges for heavy equipment it must be considered early in the planning. In many cases alternative lifting methods or different assembly strategies can be used to overcome a challenging site.

Putting it all Together
Our skilled project managers will orchestrate the scheduling but it is clear that planning ahead is important. On a simple addition or for architectural timber elements less time is needed. For a large project you may need to be planning up to 5 months ahead of the installation date to ensure that the materials and built components are ready.