Post and Beam and Building GREEN with Timber Framing

Post and Beam and Building GREEN! Why choose a timber frame? Natural timber is renewable, can be recycled, beautiful (not that beauty has anything to do with building green) and timber is sustainable.

We all know of an old post and beam barn that has fallen in or been taken down. Company's like James & Company and Trestlewood search out these old timbers for re-sale...and there is quite a market for it. Standing dead timber is also a wonderful resource.

LEED "Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design" Points are earned toward your building green project by purchasing local, as well as FSC "Forest Stewardship Council" Certified Foresters.

Vermont Timber Works is proud to offer these GREEN building options for you.

Lets go GREEN with your Post and Beam or Timber Frame Building.

Interested in going green with your timber frame? Vermont Timber Works can help and is happy to help.

Some choices for your consideration are:

1. FSC Certified Timbers. Timbers from mills and forests that have been approved by the Forest Stewardship Council. (because forests matter) Our Katonah Bathhouse Project has Douglas Fir # 1 Better FSC Timbers. (Thanks Disdero Lumber Co.) Take a look at those LONGS!

2. Standing Dead Timbers. This is a great option for LEED points.

3. Reclaimed, Recycled or Salvaged Timbers. Resawing is an option, leave as is for the most rustic look. Reclaimed White Oak pictured below is courtesy of James and Company.

4. Location, location, location. Vermont Timber Works can work with a timber mill that is with in 500 miles of your project. That can earn LEED points.

5. Finish Options...Going with a sealer or stain that has low emissions is a good thing.