All Portfolio Projects

Northern New England Home, Garden, & Flower Show

Fryeburg, ME: NA

Join us the weekend of May 18,19,&20 at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds for the Northern New England Home, Garden, & Flower Show.  We’ll be set up in booth #308 in the Forestry building with our Garden Pavilion Show Frame, Live Edge Furniture, as well as outdoor Garden Arbors.... >

Timber Frame Porch/Deck System

Turner, ME: NA

After designing and constructing a completely custom 3000 sq ft home, then entry porch, it is only natural that the client have us back to design and build their south facing porch and deck off of the kitchen and dining room.  Site cut and milled Eastern Hemlock and Black Cherry form a rugged... >

Brunswick, Maine Timber Frame Home

Brunswick, Maine: 1275 sq. ft. Super Insulated Residence

Black Dog Timberworks worked intimately with the client of this project to come up with a unique custom design that sits elegantly on the edge of a beautiful meadow near the Maine coast in Brunswick. Elements of this design include a shed dormer to accommodate an upstairs bath, and gable dormer... >

Hartford, Maine Timber Frame Barn

Hartford, Maine: 38' X 42'

Sited on a beautiful and historic homestead in the foot hills of Western Maine this custom designed Timber Frame Barn will serve in many capacities as the clients head towards retirement. Features of this barn include hand-planed Hemlock timbers, Black Cherry braces and custom woodworking... >

Northern Forest Canoe Trail Kiosk

Rockwood, ME: Northern White Cedar Trail Structure

We are proud to be partnered with the Northern Forest Canoe Trail for the development of Trail Kiosk holding structures in Maine for the 2011 and 2012.  This particular structure is set in Rockwood, ME on the shore of Moosehead Lake in the shadow of Mt. Kineo.  Constructed out of rough-sawn... >

Timber Frame Screen Porch

Brunswick, Maine: Enclosed Screen Porch

This project epitomizes everything that is perfect about a screened in porch.  Set on the woods side of the home next to a small ‘ravine’ this get-a-way has an almost tree-house feel to it.  Framed of Maine harvested cedar the openings each frame a unique and beautiful view of the... >

Foyer Coat Rack

Wood Type: Live edge Bird's Eye Maple, Salvaged Black Walnut, Cherry, and Pine

Commissioned by one of our clients this Coat Rack was an extremely fun little project.  Crafted out of a variety of woods this piece features pegged mortise and tenon as well as wedged through tenon joinery.  Square timber ‘posts,’ a live-edge shelf, and natural oil finish all add... >

Live Edge Cherry Bed

Wood Type: Maine native live-edge Black Cherry

Queen Bed Frame crafted out of Live-Edge Maine Native Black Cherry. Headboard and Footboard feature mortise and tenon joinery pegged with hardwood dowels. Rails are fastened with hidden bed bolts to allow for easy assembly and breakdown. All wood is sanded to a 220grit finish before finishing is... >

1820′s Historic Cape & Homestead Renovation

Hartford, Maine: NA

While not entirely a full timber framing project this one certainly falls under the historical renovation category.  While having mostly ‘good bones’ year of neglect in some areas led to the need to completely gut and expose every inch of this ca 1820′s timber frame cape.... >

Cedar Rain Barrel Stand

Wood Type: Native Norther White Cedar joined Stand

Rain Barrel catchment systems are increasing in popularity and are a great way to conserve your water usage!  We built this stand to elevate the barrel at a local farm CSA in order to provide a stronger flow for bed watering.  Local Northern White Cedar and pegged mortise and tenon joinery... >

Timber Frame Entry Porch

Turner, Maine: Timber Frame Entry Porch

A place to kick of muddy boots and lounge in the shade on a hot day this porch contains all of the timber frame elements found in the house itself; local wood of varying species, natural form braces, and mortise and tenoned hand rails.

Timber Frame and Birch Wedding Arbor

Hartford, Maine: Wedding Arbor

Built for our wedding day this arbor now stands overlooking our garden to serve as a focal point and resting spot after a hot afternoon of working in the dirt.

Timber Post and Rafter Entry Porch

Brunswick, Maine: 6' X 15' Covered Entry Porch

This simple shed roof porch provides all the essential features of an entry porch.  A place to kick off wet and muddy boots, to store some firewood, and to maybe just sit and admire the wind in the trees on a misty day, an entrance transition is a key design feature.  These hemlock timbers... >

New Hampshire Timber Frame Home

Madison, New Hampshire: 2100sq ft Owner contracted residence

An ICF daylight foundation, Structural Insulated Panels, and economical use of floor space are all attributes to this smartly designed, energy efficient family home. Timbers are locally harvested Eastern White Pine with a planed finish. Braces are of Red Oak. All of the timbers have been treated... >

Turner, Maine Timber Frame Home

Turner, Maine: 3200 sq ft Owner contracted residence

An amazing project from the start, we worked closely with the client of this project to create a one-of-a-kind design. Situated on a knoll overlooking a beautiful river valley sunlight pours into every inch of the open floor plan. The frame is just as unique as the design as it utilizes White... >

Little Ridge Farm CSA Barn/Storefront

Lisbon, Maine: 16'X24' Barn with 10''X24' attached shed

Hand raised by a community of friends and neighbors this barn serves as a store front where it provides the finest in local produce and meats. The Timber Frame is crafted out of local Hemlock with Red Oak braces. This barn serves as a storefront for the Little Ridge Farm CSA.

Timber Frame Residence

Errol, New Hampshire: 3100 sq ft Residence

Collaborative work with MINK HILL TIMBER FRAME HOMES AND BARNS INC.

We worked together with our good friends at Mink Hill to cut the wings of this home as well as to come together for its raising.

Timber Frame Entry-Way

Scarborough, Maine: Douglas Fir Timber Framed Truss Entry-Way

A nice example of how a simple entry way can really dress up the front of a home as well as give visitors a look at the fine timber framing that is continued on the inside.

Timber Frame Barn Enclosure

Waldoboro, Maine: Barn Enclosure

A nice sized garden shed to house both toys and tools also serves as a lower roof to mount the grid-connected solar panels.