Timber is a valuable, versatile material that can be used in various creative ways. The possibilities are nearly endless! How could we use timber for your next project? Keep reading to learn more about our variety of past building projects. Use any of the below categories as inspiration for your building plans! Pavilions Have you ever considered adding a pavilion to your yard or commercial building? These structures are excellent at keeping the sun out of our eyes and providing a place to host events, have meals together, and enjoy the outdoors. Displays You may have never thought about hiring a timber contractor for a display in your shop. However, we can utilize timber for all your heavy-weight projects. Consider a timber display when you want to keep your collections safely away from customers. Barns Timber barns are some of the most beautiful and delicate structures we create and are multi-functional. Use your new barn for weddings, graduation parties,
Timber trusses are durable structures used for residential and commercial businesses alike. Both trusses and rafters are structural elements used for the foundation of the home, and they both offer protection and durability. However, structurally and materially, they are a bit different. Here's how: Rafters are usually wider Because trusses are manufactured off-site, they are made of a different material and are smaller, so typically there will be more trusses in comparison to rafters. Rafters are made on-site, so they are able to be made larger to fit whatever structure is needed. Rafters are used for larger projects to provide more open space. However, manufactured pieces are not necessarily bad. Some trusses, like those at Hickory Circle Construction, can be custom-made as well, and are usually less expensive than rafters. Also, because they are not constructed on-site, and instead at the manufacture site with all of the required machinery and material available, t