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.