Please see these frequently asked questions below. You should find answers regarding Joint and Peg’s timber frame services and library of construction plans. If you do not, you are encouraged to reach out to us by phone or email.
You will be empowered to build from the plans yourself or have the work quoted by others. Having these options puts you in an advantageous position for your project.
When you purchase our plans you receive at a minimum a timber list for ordering materials, plan views, elevations, sections, and detailing to construct the project with authentic timber frame joinery.
That depends on your skill level. One of our goals is to open the doors of timber framing to builders, carpenters, and DIY’s. The best of designs still requires a certain baseline of the builder to be able to know the basic concepts of construction. That said, if you have those basic skills and these plans at your side, you are prepared to accomplish the project! It’s up to you at that point to get started!
Absolutely! Your builder/contractor/tradesperson should be ecstatic to see these plans as it will be easy for them to accurately gauge the work, and the materials required. This translates to you receiving an accurate quote from them.
Timbers are heavy! Timbers are not 2x lumber that can be easily lifted. Material handling is often underestimated when it comes to timber frame projects. The smallest timbers typically are 4×6. Planning to work with material that is heavy is imperative. A good mind for logistics and staging is well suited for this craft.
Some of our plans include options for metal hardware connections. Our 16×31 Sawmill Plan is a plan that provides you with both authentic timber frame joinery and metal hardware connection options!
If you are in our local service area. Joint and Peg provides built turnkey timber frame packages for the Charleston, SC area. Please inquire with us if you would like more information on pricing and scheduling.