The Lake Wabamun project is a timber cottage with a contemporary twist. It was the inspiration behind our Lake House design. This floor plan is laid out to maximize waterfront views and utilizes mono pitch roof lines to offer an updated take on the cozy cottage vibes of the traditional timber frame style. Take a tour of this cottage with images and the corresponding floor plan, below.

Designed to maximize views of the lake, this contemporary timber frame home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms and is built to bring the outside in. At 2,054 sq. ft. this two-story lake front home utilizes vaulted timber ceilings and big windows to create an open yet functional family space.

Entering the house an impressive staircase sits to the right, access to the garage to the left. Straight ahead beyond the great room and porch is a view of the lake. The big windows showcasing the water cover the entire front wall of the house and fill the focal points of this cottage with light. On the main floor these areas include the great room, master bedroom and the kitchen/dining area.

Walking towards this wall of windows the great room envelopes guests and offers a cozy and relaxed communal area. With quick access to the half bathroom and sitting beside the dining/kitchen area, the great room draws guests in as the hub of this home.

The 311 sq. ft. kitchen and dining area that sits beside this open-concept great room is another testament to this lakefront property’s purpose: a place for family and friends to gather. From this central living area there are multiple places to access the porch that runs along the lake facing side of the house. The deck provides an outdoor living area and offers comfortable additional space for life at the lake during hot summer days. 

Through a discreet door off the great room sits the 296 sq. ft. master bedroom. This bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in closet creates an oasis while maintaining a convenient location. The perfect place to unwind as the host of a long weekend at the lake.

The staircase at the entry of the house leads to the loft area. At the landing of this upstairs space the warm embrace of the timber rafters is immediate and the same lake view greets you through the open balcony area. From the loft, the bathroom is readily available as is the second story patio.

Beyond the cozy hang out spot the loft offers, the upstairs area offers additional space to host. It features two bedrooms for guests, both with easy access to a full bathroom. 

With all of this said, the Lake House design packs a one-two punch. It balances an open-concept floor plan with the function of squared-off spaces for hosting.

The Canadian Timberframes’ Lake House Floor Plan is based off of the beautiful Lake Wabamun project. Feel free to explore this waterfront home further. To see more on the layout and elevations of this contemporary timber frame floor plan check out our Lake House design.

The Golden Two-Four presented by TransRockies Race Series is a 24 hours mountain bike race on some of the best trails in BC. The race is held on the mountain shadows trail network at the base of Mount 7. This 24 hour mountain bike race features a challenging 15.3km course with 469 metres of elevation. After finishing 3rd in 2018, and 2nd in 2019, Canadian Timberframes entered the corporate category for the third time this June, 2022.

Training some Wednesdays and every Thursday throughout May and June, Canadian Timberframes staff showed incredible dedication both to the team and their performance.  On race weekend, Canadian Timberframes was up against 12 other corporate teams. They ultimately completed 21 laps, pedalling a collective 321 km, in 23 hours and 32 minutes and beat out the second-place team by just over a minute. It was an impressive first-place finish for team CTF! Not only winning, but also beating their previous Canadian Timberframes team record of 20 laps, which was set in 2019.

We are incredibly proud of our Canadian Timberframes team of 10 staff for their amazing effort and first-place finish this past weekend.Congratulations to all the athletes who participated in this fun and challenging mountain bike race weekend, and good job team Canadian Timberframes on this impressive outcome!

The team:

Jeff Parker (Captain) 

Alex Lathion

Andrew Dowd

Cael Bowes

David Gagne

Hugo Tremblay

Jamie Fisher

Logan Winters

Matt Pilon

Nico Morin

Canadian Timberframes purchases Canada’s largest Hundegger CNC machine with
6-axis robot   

BC based timber frame manufacturer increases mass timber capabilities with the installation of new CNC machine, and facility expansion.

GOLDEN, BC — Canadian Timberframes (CTF), a premier design, manufacturer in the timber frame industry, announces that it has purchased Canada’s most equipped Hundegger K2 Industry 1300 machine. The largest and most advanced K2 Industry to come to Canada, this machine will increase CTF’s timber size capacity by 500 per cent; enabling them to cut large scale engineered wood products. This machine is scheduled for installation in Fall 2022.

“This expansion and new machine is our commitment to our expanding industry and our industry partners. Combining both the most advanced K2 Industry 1300 with an in-sequence 6-axis robot, this new machine allows us to meet the growing requirements of the mass timber industry, while simultaneously increasing our capacity to produce authentic timber frame products,” says Jeff Bowes, President and Owner of CTF. This announcement is accompanied by the news that CTF is increasing the size of their facility by 50 per cent, adding an additional 10,000 sq. ft. to their facility, to accommodate this machine and further optimize production.

The purchased CNC machine with a 6-axis robot is one of the most efficient and comprehensive solid wood processing machines for heavy timber and glulam in the mass timber industry. With over 34,000 sq ft of manufacturing capacity to come, this new machine enables them to run larger timber sections (18 x 51 x 70’), handle more complex & larger scale commercial projects in both timber & mass timber, and deliver results that align with CTF’s reputation of excellence.

Timber and engineered wood products are a strong, low-carbon

building alternative to concrete and steel.

22 years after Canadian Timberframes brought Canada’s first Hundegger K2 machine to the country, they are once again innovating. “We congratulate Canadian Timberframes on the upcoming installation of the largest and most advanced K2i in Canada, and one of the largest & most advanced installations in North America,” says Hans Hundegger, founder and president of Hundegger.

 “We are preparing for the future of this organization; our success has been built on quality products and services. This investment back into the company is not only for our clients but our employees. This investment allows CTF to remain competitive, strengthening our market position and offering world class Timber Frame products, while growing within the mass timber and tall wood construction industry” says Stephanie Bowes, Vice President of CTF.

“Canadian Timberframes promises extraordinary quality and professional service; it is our highest priority, focus and my promise!” says Jeff. “As far as our customer service is concerned, construction will not affect our regular operations”

Canadian Timberframes works closely with Clients, Architects & Builders throughout North America – Servicing the entire United States; and beyond.

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About Canadian Timberframes: CTF is the leading North American manufacturer and provider of heavy timber frame solutions. We manufacturer everything you need to take your home to lock up. We offer only the finest products and exceptional service. For more information please visit www.canadiantimberframes.com.

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Just six miles out of Sitka, Alaska lies the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal, formerly known as the Old Sitka Dock on Halibut Point Marine. The deep-water port hosts large vessels up to 1,100 ft including cruise ships, yachts, and commercial vessels. With a rise in tourism and forecasted growth over the next ten years, a new terminal was proposed to host the steady increase of visitors to Sitka.

Objective

Create a Terminal Bay that is natural in feeling to compliment the scenic location, is inviting to guests, memorable & cost-efficient.

Design Description

The Sitka Cruise Terminal is a hybrid timber frame structure comprised of glulam and #1 grade Douglas fir timber. Canadian Timberframes used building information modelling (BIM) to create a 3-D model indicating member sizes and connection arrangements. Model information was used to create shop drawings and to control the computer numerical control (CNC) router used to fabricate the timber components.

During the design phase, close communication between the design team (Canadian Timberframes), structural engineers (Fire Tower Engineered Timber), the contractor (McG Constructors), and the supplier (Canadian Timberframes) all worked in partnership to troubleshoot and avoid future installation problems.

“We love the look and feel of the large wood timbers and have many comments from people who have seen the facility. They have all been very positive.” ~Chuck McGraw, McG Contructors

The large-scale timbers are proportionate to the scale of the project and give the space a warm, contemporary and tactile feel, that connects with the natural environment surrounding the terminal.

Building Materials

The timber was grade stamped at Canadian Timberframes in-house sawmill, the timber was cut and stained in the shop, allowing for speedy erection once on site.  Erection went seamlessly McG Constructors, who mentioned it took a similar amount of time as it would have with a steel structure. 

Considerations

The new cruise terminal was originally designed as a steel building. The cost of the steel structure was unappealing to the owners. Canadian Timberframes was brought in by McG Constructors and consulted on the project and the possibility of a heavy timber construction to be considered as a cost-effective solution.

Result

When McG Constructors, Inc compared the two quotes: one using steel for construction materials and the other using heavy timber and glulam for construction, the answer was clear. Heavy timber & glulam supplied by Canadian Timberframes was the way to go. It achieved their objectives and saved them approximately 50% in their construction materials.

Conclusion

The Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal on Halibut Point was originally designed as a steel structure. The heavy timber structure was cost-effective and resulted in a more desirable aesthetic building for tourist traffic. To see the various stages of design and construction of this Terminal please check out the project page.