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Timber Frame Barn Raising With Oregon Views

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works

Situated in the good company of wineries near the Willamette River is a family plot with views for days. It also happens to house a New Energy Works timber frame home from 2019.

Timber Frame Home in Oregon by New Energy Works
Ric at his house raising day in 2019.

 

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works

This past week timber framers Darren, Dana, Jorge, Seth, and Yoshi—with Kelsey and Jonathan in tow from the design studio—made their way back to raise a barn.

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works
Jorge setting up crane slings so the timbers can be hoisted into place.


 

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works
Back to front: Seth, Darren, Jonathan, Dana, getting ready to pull up the first wall section.


Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works

Crafted of green Douglas fir, the timbers are meant to dry as they age-in-place adding to the rustic design with natural twists and checks. The frame has some metal work highlighted throughout. It will mimic the house design using the same style exterior trusses on the top-most peak.

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works
Back to front: Jonathan, Seth, Kelsey on the frame.

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works

This western-style barn houses hobbies; a wood shop, gardening area, loft space, and clearstory windows to capture the light when it dapples in between the fir trees. Designed by Jeffery at Doyle Residential Design, the barn has a T&G ceiling and reclaimed siding & trim (from our sister company Pioneer Millworks).

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works

 

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works

 

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works

 

The raising itself went off with a hitch, albeit some freezing drizzle one day. Otherwise, blue skies and a lovely chance to tack the bow at the highest peak when the job was through. Jonathan indulged us with the story of the bough “The bough is an acknowledgment and thank you for all of the trees and the effort that went into this new frame…gratitude, a sense of place, and source.” Hear the full story, including the tradition of beer steins in the clip below.

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works

 

There’s something about good partnerships, whether it be with architects, designers, builders, homeowners, or the whole lot, that makes this work its most fulfilling. And in this case, we’re thankful for the Ric & Ginny who have become like friends.

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works
 

"I interviewed three timber frame companies and there was no comparison," Ric shared with us. "It’s a pleasure to watch your team work."

Timber Frame Barn in Oregon by New Energy Works
Jonathan showing the love--Tree-huggers gotta hug.