Timber Framing

In addition to conventional framing, we have specialized expertise in timber frame construction, a form of sustainable design and construction that has been in practice much longer than green home building has been in vogue. Timber framing is the purest form of post and beam construction. A structural frame is created out of heavy timbers and joined together with mortise and tenon joinery. The frame is exposed on the interior of the home, celebrating the beauty of the wood. With a continuous insulation system, timber frame construction offers remarkably better energy efficiency compared to conventionally built homes. We have built entire timber frame homes, as well as incorporated timber framing into home additions.

In July 2010, Howell Custom Building Group was chosen by Timberpeg®, a leading national timber frame company that designs and manufactures timberframe homes, to serve as the company's independent representative and preferred timberframe builder for Essex County. Timberpeg, the artisans of post & beam®, share our attention to quality and passion for this timeless, beautiful and energy-efficient form of custom home construction, and we are proud to represent their brand. If you choose to incorporate timber framing into your home, Timberpeg® would provide the timber frame, and all materials to construct a weather-tight shell, while HCGB would oversee, construct, and provide the finishwork on the project.

Howell Custom Building Group
The Riverwalk Complex, 360 Merrimack Street #5, Lawrence, MA 01843
978-989-9440

Howell Custom Building Group supports sustainability by encouraging our clients to donate reusable materials to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. All proceeds help fund the local Habitat affiliate. Click here for a list of acceptable items to donate and additional information.

Communities we are currently serving include:

Andover MA, Beverly MA, Boxford MA, Byfield MA, Carlisle, MA, Concord, MA, Essex, MA, Gloucester MA, Hamilton MA, Ipswich MA, Lexington MA, Lynnfield, MA, Manchester, MA, Marblehead MA, Newburyport MA, North Andover, MA, Rockport MA, Salem MA, Sudbury, MA, Topsfield MA, Wenham MA, West Newbury MA, Exeter, NH, Hampton Falls, NH.

We welcome projects from all towns in Essex and Middlesex Counties, Merrimack Valley, MA, the North Shore, MA
and the Lakes and Seacoast, NH region.