Put that Back Right Now!

The Ox Barn at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village and the Penhallow House at Strawberry Banke are two of our most historically significant projects. Both buildings were temporarily lifted by Geddes Building Movers so that they could receive completely new foundations and modern drainage systems. Jimmy and his crew are peaceful and professional and we could…

Slow and Steady Wins the Raise

This is the Sabbathday Shaker “Stables” in the left foreground and “Ox Barn” in the right background. Perhaps you’ve seen them? They make up the little logo on highway signs telling drivers to “take the next exit!” (And you should, Sabbathday Shaker Village is both fascinating and chill). We’ve performed extensive assessments on both of…

Tie Beam, Rafter Heel and Bracket

New Frame on the Block

This past winter, we cut and raised a new frame for Poland Provisions, a farm stand and general store in Poland, Maine. They’re right across the street from the town hall, and we can’t wait to stop in for a sandwich this summer. We designed the frame with the help of Fire Tower Engineered Timber,…

Rebuilding after a fire

Last week, the entire crew came together to raise Arron and Michelle’s new barn. A lightning strike destroyed their home, our office, and workshop over two years ago. Last night, NewsCenterMaine published a lovely story about how the community has been helping to rebuild ever since. Arron and Michelle and all of us at PTF…