For over 35 years, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. has been hand crafting custom timber frame barns, homes and other structures in its Kennett Square, Pennsylvania shop. To meet the demands of today's commercial timber frame projects, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. has developed strategic partnerships that enable it to successfully complete in large scale robotically cut projects. Incorporating advanced technology with old world craftsmanship has enabled the company to expand its market while maintaining its ability to provide first class service to its clients.
Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc offers the following services:
- Full timber frame design services: Timber frame, steel and SIPS
- Complete management of the timber frame project
- Hand and machine-cut frames
- Raising of our timber frames
- Sourcing and installation of frame related steel
- Sourcing and installation of structural decking – solid and laminated
- Sourcing and installation of SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels)
Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. has designed, crafted and raised timber frame structures throughout the United States but focuses on the eastern seaboard market. Our firm has raised structures ranging from a small lean-to to grand church sanctuaries. We work with many wood species and with many timber specifications including:
- Solid, green and kiln dried timbers
- FSC certified timbers
- Reclaimed and salvaged timbers
- Glued laminated beams and trusses
Timber framing lends itself to many styles and structures but barns are a particular favorite because of their simple straightforward architecture. These include: architectural trusses, churches, retail spaces and office buildings, hybrid structures that incorporate timber framing with SIPS, formed concrete, stick framing or other enclosure system, commercial inns, pavilions and barns.
Since its infancy, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing has been dedicated to energy and design efficiency. Today the firm has made a firm commitment to the environment:
- We have embraced the use of FSC certified, reclaimed and salvaged timbers.
- Environmentally aware finishes
- High R-value, tight enclosure systems such as structural insulated panels
- Our shop is 100% powered by wind
- We strive to produce zero waste
- We have adopted triple bottom line accounting
- We have a LEED-AP on staff and are providing Green Advantage – Commercial training to the entire team
- The company has been a key member of a number of LEED project teams
Recent commercial projects include the:
- DANSKO retail store and office (LEED-NC registered, FSC Douglas Fir Glued-laminated.
- Pitman United Methodist Church (Douglas Fir Glued-laminated)
- Baltimore Pavilion (Oak)
- Inn at Montchanin (Oak restored structure)
- Concord Township Municipal Building (Douglas Fir)
- Sayerville Center for Lifelong Living (Douglas Fir)
- Philadelphia Zoo Big Cat Falls (Forest Salvaged timbers)
Our professional crew is focused upon providing superior customer service. Our success is reflected in a high level of consumer satisfaction. We look forward to working with you to create a unique and beautiful living and working environment.
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