At Christian & Son we believe the timber frame trade and the buildings it has produced for centuries are both gifts and a responsibility, and our interest is in keeping both the trade and the historic buildings that are such important parts of our cultural landscape alive and useful for generations to come. No matter what the size or scope of your project, we can recommend the appropriate methods to proceed.
We have the capabilities and experience to handle a wide variety of historically significant projects. Some of our current and past projects are outlined at right. Please review the photos in each section during your consideration of our services for your preservation needs.
Preservation Services we offer include:
- Historic preservation/restoration/conservation
- Barn inspections and conservation program development
- Barn/house conversions
- Adaptive re-use of historic buildings
- Historically sensitive additions and alterations to historic buildings
- Relocation of historic buildings
- Historically accurate reconstruction
- Structural inspections
- Museum reconstructions and restorations
- Emergency stabilization of wooden structures
- Complete 3D Structural Documentation Packages
Christian & Son has been designing, building and preserving since 1982. Our focus in the first decade was on studying and learning the ancient trade of timber framing by building new homes using this tried and true building technique. Since then we have been applying our understanding and appreciation of wooden structures by designing new frames based on historic framing patterns.
Our design and consultation services range from basic simple designs to complex systems analysis. We can provide a simple frame design for a picnic shelter, or finite element analysis (FEA) of complex historic trusses to determine proper stabilization and repair procedures. Our home design services range from basic frame designs for do-it-yourselfers to piece drawings and joinery details for shop applications to complete architectural packages for the timber frame home you have been dreaming of.
We can also assist you with preservation or restoration of your historic timber frame or wooden structure. Whether it is for adaptive re-use, such as turning a barn into a gift shop, or for doing your part to restore your community, Christian & Son, Inc. would like to help. Call or email us about your project to see how we can help you make it a success.
