From Timber Frame Dream to Reality
The Marks Lumber timber frame team has the experience and the commitment to finish every timber frame project to the satisfaction of our valued customer. Communication is key at every phase the project. On a larger timber frame project, this communication is so much more than a 2 way street; the home or business owner, general contractor, architects and/or structural engineers, and the timber framer must all be on the same page through out the project. Obviously, projects go best when you get off on the right foot–so read on, let’s get to know each other.
Meet and Greet Phase
- Understand vision, and get feel for what you, the customer, envisions
- Talk Budget
- Look at different Designs and Styles
- Look at completed projects
- Questions and answers
Preliminary Design Phase
- Commit to the Design Process, including timber type and joinery style.
- Understand and document your ideas and vision, then leverage our expertise to create a custom drawing.
- The Marks team will meet with the general contractor, architect and engineer and incorporate trusses/timbers into your home.
- May include an onsite visit.
- Depending on Scope of Project, we do require a down payment (usually 5% of total budget), non-refundable. Deposit will be applied to the final design cost if you proceed with Marks.
Final Design Phase
- Final Designs are revised and signed off
- Deposit is made, 50 % of total estimated timber project.
- Timbers are ordered.
Manufacture/Assembly Phase
- All timber members manufactured. Ends cut, joinery completed
- Iron components, if any, purchased and manufactured.
- Preliminary assembly for sizing. and quality assurance..
- Final assembly of components.
Final Build
- Package material and components for delivery.
- 95% Payment Due
- Deliver Trusses/Timbers to Site
- Site Assembly - As agreed upon.
- Final walk through
- Final payment