Timber Construction Portfolio & Gallery

Brunswick, Maine Timber Frame Residence

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

Maine: 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... >

Cedar Stand for Rain Barrel

Maine: 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 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... >

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.