TIMBERFRAME, POST and BEAM HOMES

by North Woods Joinery

ARTICLES > Timber Frame Homes Spring 2002
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Lake Champlain, the nation's sixth largest lake, sparkles along Vermont's western border for more than 100 miles.

At the northern end of the lake-virtually next door to Quebec-are the Champlain Islands, an area rich in historical significance and natural history. Isle La Motte-home to the world's oldest coral reef-is one of these islands. In 1609, Samuel de Champlain became the first European to see the island.

Horizontal shiplapped western red cedar siding wraps the house, while the windows are trimmed with cedar plywood.
A unique timber frame home combines
classic comfort and contemporary good looks
Contemporary house design