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Zirnhelt Timber Frames hand crafts every building using WHOLE HOME SYSTEMS
traditional mortise and tenon joints and secured with
hand-made oak dowels. In most cases, this method limits Meeting our sustainable building goals requires
the need for metal plates and fasteners. integration of many building components into a whole-
house system. We offer complete construction services
Each building we create with our clients is unique and from concrete to cabinetry. This allows Zirnhelt Timber
represents a long-lasting expression of the client's vision Frames to apply our knowledge of environmentally-
and values. friendly building products (e.g. insulation, lighting, doors
& windows, paints and stains) and alternative energy
At ZTF we mill our own timbers providing an opportunity systems (e.g. solar systems).
for quality control early in construction process. We
maintain a large inventory of Douglas fir logs, mostly PREFABRICATION
harvested standing dead from woodlots and community
forests. We specialize in pre-fabrication of wall and roof systems
to help our clients get to lock-up quickly. We also have
WHAT IS THE HAND-CRAFTED DIFFERENCE? extensive experience with challenging and remote sites
including helicopter operations.
· We select each log, mill every timber and cut each joint
based on it's ultimate location in your building. To complement our hand-crafted timber frames, in
addition to conventional 2x6 frame walls (infill or outfill)
· Unique features are identified and placed where they or structural insulated panels (SIPS) we offer several
can be enjoyed for generations. unique solid wood wall systems including cross-
laminated-timber (CLT) and square log dovetail. We also
· Investment in skilled tradespeople sustains meaningful build a variety of high-R value custom pre-fabricated
employment. framed wall systems utilizing different insulation
products. We enjoy the challenge of evaluating and
· Our shop uses appropriate technology to minimize the
carbon footprint of our buildings while remaining efficiently executing new construction systems.
competitive with larger capital-intensive machine-cut Thank you for your interest in our company. We look
operations.
forward to the opportunity to work with you and hope
you enjoy browsing our building plan portfolio, photo
· The creative energy and unique skills of a dedicated
team will be reflected in your project. galleries and sustainable building resources at
www.ZTFrames.com.

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