Our Services
At Bytown Timberworks, we specialize in traditional timber framing rooted in centuries-old building traditions. Our services include custom bunkies, gazebos, sunrooms, cottages, great rooms, and full timber-frame houses, all crafted using time-honoured methods, precise joinery, and carefully selected materials for lasting strength and character. We also create custom timber accents, including gable brackets, corbels, and architectural details that add authenticity and craftsmanship to both new construction and existing homes.
Located in the Ottawa area, Bytown Timberworks provides timber framing and heavy timber carpentry services across Ontario and beyond. Our timber frames have been designed, cut, and raised throughout the province and as far as Vermont, bringing traditional timber craftsmanship to projects of all sizes. Whether building a complete timber home or adding structural or decorative timber elements, every project is approached with integrity, durability, and respect for the craft.
Our Timber Frame Services
Design & Build Approach
As a “design & build” company, Bytown Timberworks will work with you to bring your ideas of a timber frame to life. Whether your vision of a timber frame is hand sketched on a napkin or from a magazine picture, we can work together to come up with a design that suits your needs.
Design & Drawings
Typically, based on the information you provide, we provide a preliminary 3D sketch of your timber frame for your review. Changes and additions/omissions are usually made and after a design is agreed to by you, a final set of shop drawings are produced. If required, we can have the drawings reviewed and sealed by a structural engineer as well.
Pre-Designed Frames
We also offer pre-designed frames that eliminate the designing stage and are ready to go. You can take a look at those on the pre-designed frames page.
Fabrication & Frame Raising
Once the design is finalized, timber is ordered and the cutting of joinery starts at the Bytown shop. Depending on size and complexity, a typical frame takes 6 to 10 weeks of shop time to complete. All that’s left to do is deliver and “raise” the frame on your foundation. Raising is usually completed in one day with much excitement and revelry.
Project Types
Bytown Timberworks has crafted timber frames for small projects like outhouses up to full size cottages and everything in between. Contact us to discuss your timber frame ideas.
