What does Concrete and Maple syrup have in common? The simple answer is Michael and Sheryl Head, owners of the WOLFCREST project in Owego, NY.

In addition to designing and building their own Timber Frame / SIP home on their Park like site, this couple lives on and off the land in the most natural way. Utilizing natural resources and teaching others in their Wilderness Way School is beyond a philosophy… for them it’s a dedication… and a way of life. Working with Michael and Sheryl is too much fun to be considered work. Forty plus acres of private parkland, including a bass-bound lake, portable sawmill and syrup producing Maple trees is a transcendent experience.

After 53+ years of home building, I think of the design and development stage as gestation. Likewise, watching a foundation emerge from the ground is truly a birthing process. As we watch the physical presence of their home take shape, it’s difficult not to compare it to an act of creation. What did not exist…now does, and in a realized form molded by the imagination, vision and preferences of the parents who provide the dream power.

Michael is also a member of our TA (Technical Assistance) Apprentice Program and will be hands on with his May 15th Timber Frame and SIP raising. Perhaps you’ll meet him during the birth of your own home.

We’re privileged and proud to be a participant in the creation of all the homes we build. We’re happy to be an Uncle to their child. Of course we will fish in the lake, camp on the grounds and…oh yeah…we are crafting a personal name plate for the Guest Suite :>)!

As Michael would say instead of Good Bye…Yahta’he!

Jack… Multi-Tasking is FUN! :>)

In virtually every case a Timber Frame / SIP enclosed homeowner can rely on maximizing their ROI (Return on Investment) by virtue of their TF/SIP homes:

Ask our current owners. CLIK HERE and enter the ZIP CODE for your home-site and we’ll do our best to hook you up with a DFC HOME TOUR and/or a RAISING EVENT. We believe seeing is believing…not to mention the opportunity to meet and greet our Timber Frame / SIP Homeowners.

Try it….you’ll LOVE IT!

Jack Costantino, DFC, IR
(908) 876.5262 Office
(201) 230.6429 Cell
jack@timberframesunlimited.com
Long Valley, NJ 07853

Our RAILS STEAKHOUSE @ TOWACO CROSSING project is making great progress. They’ll soon be serving a mouth watering menu of hand crafted specialties and traditional creations for your dining-out pleasure. Making the experience even more unique is the RAILS Custom Timber Frame ambiance. CLIK HERE to view an action video of the Timber Frame assembly in progress. CLIK HERE to view a current video showing the scope of the projects residential and retail space as well as the Restaurants generous, but embracing interior. CLIK HERE for info about leasing retail space.

Indoor/outdoor accommodations on three levels will provide diners with every imaginable option. A spectacular main level looks UP into the dining loft, while a dramatically curved walkway allows looking DOWN into the formal dining area. And…even though it sounds like a roaring twenties confidence…a subterranean level known as the “Speakeasy” provides yet another experience… along with additional MENU options.

Watch for updates announcing the Grand Opening and a special invitation to be our guest during pre-opening tasting events as well as the Grand Opening itself. You may have an opportunity to submit your special recipes for our weekday “Family Favorites” night. Sharing your families favorite preparations is a great way to allow others to celebrate that special history. Not to mention FUN and YUMMY.

OK… fun seekers, save up your calories for a few months. You won’t want to leave any dessert untried.

If you would like to be considered for an invite to a pre-opening tasting event and/or the GRAND OPENING, simply reply here with….

“I’M SALIVATING”!!!!

Include your name and the name of a special guest. We look forward to serving you at RAILS STEAKHOUSE @ TOWACO CROSSING!

Jack Costantino
Design and Development Team
RAILS STEAKHOUSE @ TOWACO CROSSING
(908) 876.5262 Office
(201) 230.6429 Cell

Although traditional Timber Frame components are our mainstay, we also provide entire pre-cut framing packages including all phases of a structures assembly. In fact… some of our homes may have NO TIMBER FRAME elements at all.

Our loose, pre-cut stick and/or pre-assembled eSIP wall panels are an exceptionally affordable and efficient option for creating the shell of your home. Pre-assembled eSIP wall panels are available with sustainable soy based insulating foam applied for convenience and energy efficiency.

Combining Timbers and conventional framing is a great way to build-in affordability while creating the home of your preferences. A HYBRID design provides increased bang for your buck by including Timbers only where they can be appreciated and enjoyed by all. There is an added benefit of significant labor savings in the field with the rapid assembly of pre-cut and or pre-panelized components elsewhere.

Sooooo…. NO INTEREST in Timber Frame…NO PROBLEM…we can and will design and build your home the way you want it. After all…you’re the customer…which in our opinion makes you… The Boss of YOU!

CLIK HERE…tell us know when you’re available… and we’ll do our best to arrange a tour of our shop in action.

I understand this may sound extraordinarily self directed…but after 52 years of building all styles, sizes and price range of homes…in my opinion, the simple answer to this question is…EVERYONE!

The reality is …most of us worker-bees buy a home or real estate in general for its investment value. It’s true that style, location, employment, schools and community are key factors in the decision making process…however given all those parameters…affordability combined with current and future market value are truly a driving force.

In virtually every case a Timber Frame / SIP enclosed homeowner can rely on maximizing their ROI (Return on Investment) by virtue of their TF/SIP homes:

Ask our current owners. CLIK HERE and enter the ZIP CODE for your home-site and we’ll do our best to hook you up with a tour of a nearby DFC home. We believe seeing is believing…not to mention the opportunity to meet and greet our Timber Frame / SIP Homeowners.

Try it….you’ll LOVE IT!

Although traditional Timber Frame components are our mainstay, we also provide entire pre-cut framing packages including all phases of a structures assembly. In fact…some of our homes may have NO TIMBER FRAME elements at all.

Our loose, pre-cut stick and/or pre-assembled eSIP wall panels are an exceptionally affordable and efficient option for creating the shell of your home. Pre-assembled eSIP wall panels are available with sustainable soy based insulating foam applied for convenience and energy efficiency.

Combining Timbers and conventional framing is a great way to build-in affordability while creating the home of your preferences. A HYBRID design provides increased bang for your buck by including Timbers only where they can be appreciated and enjoyed by all. There is an added benefit of significant labor savings in the field with the rapid assembly of pre-cut and or pre-panelized components elsewhere.

Sooooo….NO INTEREST in Timber Frame…NO PROBLEM…we can and will design and build your home the way you want it. After all…you’re the customer…which in our opinion makes you… The Boss of YOU!

CLIK HERE…tell us know when you’re available… and we’ll do our best to arrange a tour of our shop in action.

We’re wishing our current and future TIMBER FRAME HOMEOWNERS, TF COLLEAGUES, FAMILY and FRIENDS a HEALTHY, HAPPY and PROSPEROUS 2013.

We’re well on our way in North Jersey to rebuilding and getting back to normal after the worst storm damage in memory. Our neighbors joined together in a cooperative effort to shelter, feed and comfort those less fortunate. It’s awesome and inspiring to witness.

Many shore communities including my old home town of Staten Island experienced unimaginable devastation. We are supporting their rebuilding efforts through various organizations specifcally set up for HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF and encourage all to participate when and where they can.

As always it was great to see our current and future clients at this weekends TIMBER FRAME HOME SHOW in Allentown, PA. We appreciate your investment in time and travel to say hello again. We’re happy to be a participant as you travel the road toward pursuing the creation of your dream home.

Drew, Jessica, Jimmy, Sheree and I enjoyed your visit and look forward to continuing our efforts toward completing your journey.

Field Manager Contact Info:

Drew & Jessica Skelton
drew@timberframesunlimitedllc.com
(610) 476.4985

Jimmy & Sheree Vogt
JimmyVogt@timberframesunlimited.com
(973) 647.4303

For all our first time visitors….we will be in touch soon to assist in any way possible with your research and planning. CLIK HERE to schedule an SEV (Site Evaluation Visit) to your home site to begin the DESIGN process. CLIK HERE to request a HOME TOUR and/or TIMBER RAISING INVITE. Just specify your interest and we’ll do our best to schedule a date which works for you and our Timber Frame Homeowners.

Need a quiet contemplative space overlooking a garden, mountain view or pond? Our Japanese Tea House will calm and embrace you simultaneously. Of all the SPECIALTY DESIGNS in the Davis Frame Portfolio, this is is the hands down most requested. Even if you don’t NEED one we know you’ll WANT one. What the heck…it’s 2013 and the Mayan Calendar was incorrect…treat yourself!

Love to entertain? Have a growing family? Kids moving back home from college??? YIKES! If bigger is better or necessary…this home fits the bill. At 6,000SF, it’s not for everyone…but if it’s your thing…we’ll be happy to accomodate. We’ve bulit homes as small as 900SF…but your imagination and budget define the limits. Because it’s a truly SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE, we have lots of Timber…so don’t hold back on our account.

At just under 2500 Square Feet our Contemporary Cottage is perfect for human sized living. A first floor Master Suite and two additional bedrooms on the second floor combined with 2.5 Baths makes this home perfect for just about everyone. You have to admit…it’s pretty good looking. Stylish and compact…A YUMMY HOME!

Our home building, buying preferences… for and beyond ourselves.

“Building durable and energy efficient homes is necessary… the fact that they are a great investment and BEAUTIFUL is a bonus generations of occupants will celebrate and enjoy. What’s not to like?”

TMBER FRAME HOMES ARE DURABLE

The life cycle of Timber Framed structures is measured not in decades but millennia. Yet, of all the current choices for home building, Timber Framed, SIP enclosed structures amount to less than 1% of new homes delivered in the US each year. They are lumped into the category of alternative housing, along with hay bales, earth sheltered and a plethora of unique and creative uses of sustainable material and techniques to provide shelter. In reality Timber Framed structures occupy a history extending over 4,000 years. Other than cave dwellings they are the most used and reliable forms of shelter in the measured history of construction.

During recent trips to China, Japan, Italy, Greece and Sicily this past Fall where we visited this 6th Century Byzantine Era Cathedral; travelers can routinely visit timber framed relics over 1000 years old. Many are in active use to this day. If there is other evidence of durability in building beyond that equation, I’m not sure where we would find it. Although the styles vary significantly, the basic science of wood to wood joinery is virtually unchanged.

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“…one of our prettiest custom homes completed in 2011 is now available to view in our GALLERY. Although our clients are horse people, none were spared inside or out in this beautiful composition of interior and exterior space…”

CLICK HERE to read about a number of our special 2011 projects… and below links to view their albums and videos.

South Beaver, PA: Album / Video
Woodstown, NJ: Album
Tabernacle, NJ: Album
Towaco Remodel, NJ: Video
Rails Steakhouse at Towaco Crossing: Website / Video
Chichester, NY: Album
Grand Cayman Islands, Caribbean: Album

Enter names here for invite to Rails Steakhouse GRAND OPENING!

CLICK HERE to take a fun and educational VIRTUAL TOUR of a Timber Frame Interior…