Joinery

In this section we feature different kinds of joints that we use in our shop prints, how they are cut, and how they work when they are incorporated into the frame. We enjoy working out these old-time methods of connecting timbers, and find that many of our clients are intrigued by them too. This section will grow, so check back again.

Basic joints

Timber frame diagram

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- Timber Frame House Plans
- The Lighthouse Series
  - The LaHave
    
    The LaHave
    
    The latest in our Lighthouse Series. 1800 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms and 3 baths
    
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  - The Ingonish
    
    The Ingonish
    
    1643 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, a cozy vacation or retirement home
    
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  - The Arichat
    
    The Arichat
    
    At 2050 sq. ft., with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, the largest of our Lighthouse Series
    
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- House Plans under 1000 sq.ft.
  - The Lindsey
    
    The Lindsey
    
    A classy little vacation cottage or guest house with a sleeping loft, 570 sq. ft.
    
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  - The Gaspereau
    
    The Gaspereau
    
    A timber frame cottage with an option of a full second floor or a loft, giving 625 or 515 sq. ft. of living space
    
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  - The Newcomb
    
    The Newcomb
    
    A great retirement home, starter home, vacation cottage or timeshare unit. 908 sq. ft.
    
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  - The Garage
    
    The Garage
    
    Double garage in 2x6 with classy timber framed, 836 sq. ft. apartment above. Use as starter home, guest apartment, cottage... with 1618 sq. ft. on two levels, there's lots you can do.
    
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- House Plans 1000–2000 sq.ft.
  - The Walton
    
    The Walton
    
    A cosy cottage or retirement home with upstairs bedroom and loft, 1102 sq. ft.
    
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  - The Sheffield
    
    The Sheffield
    
    Ideal for building on a slope, with garage below, loft above vaulted living area, 2 BR and lots of options for now or later. 1400 sq. ft. of living space.
    
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  - The Glenmont
    
    The Glenmont
    
    Small family home with bright and comfortable living spaces and vaulted ceilings. 1535 or 1668 sq. ft. depending on whether you go with 2 or 3 bedrooms.
    
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  - The Windsor
    
    The Windsor
    
    A traditional post and beam Cape Cod with a country kitchen in the wing on the side, two bedrooms upstairs, 1½ bath. 1635 sq. ft.
    
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  - The Cape Split
    
    The Cape Split
    
    An open concept timber frame house with hammerbeam trusses and a large loft /workspace upstairs designed by and for an artist. 1870 sq. ft.
    
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  - The Maitland
    
    The Maitland
    
    Three bedroom, 3½ bath timber frame family home with vaulted living room, 1858 sq. ft. Master BR with balcony faces the view behind.
    
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  - The Avalon
    
    The Avalon
    
    A spacious and open two-bedroom timber frame house plan with windows on the view. 2000 sq. ft.
    
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- House Plans over 2000 sq.ft.
  - The Craftsman
    
    The Craftsman
    
    An ideal family home, with 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. Big country kitchen flows into living room. Covered porches front and back. 2427 sq. ft.
    
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  - The Harrison
    
    The Harrison
    
    Four bedrooms, well defined living areas and verandahs, a timber frame house for a large family. 2624 sq. ft.
    
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  - The Greenwich
    
    The Greenwich
    
    A traditional Cape with a classic center entry, vaulted living room with dramatic open valley. Three variations to choose from; 2723 or 2389 sq. ft.
    
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  - The McDonell
    
    The McDonell
    
    A great family timberframe home with wraparound verandah. Vaulted Great Room and timber arches. 2645 sq. ft.
    
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- Shop Prints: Timber Frame Projects
  to Build Yourself
- Our Shop Prints
  - Ultimate Workshop
    
    The Ultimate Workshop
    
    A 16’x22’ building that can be used for a workshop, a small retail outlet for antiques or crafts, or an information center.
    
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  - The Fish Shack Cabin
    
    The Fish Shack Cabin
    
    An attractive 16’x12’6” building that could function as a seaside cottage or a small retail outlet.
    
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  - The Cooper Shop
    
    The Cooper Shop
    
    A 20’x 28’ building that can be used for a workshop, cottage or starter home.
    
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  - The Walton
    
    The Walton Shop Prints
    
    A cosy cottage or retirement home with upstairs bedroom and loft, 1102 sq. ft.
    
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  - The Newcomb
    
    The Newcomb Shop Prints
    
    A great retirement home, starter home, vacation cottage or timeshare unit. 908 sq. ft.
    
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Timberframe Houseplans Ltd.

8946 Highway 221,
Canning, Nova Scotia,
Canada B0P 1HO
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