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Timber frame with SIPs
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Design to installationOne dedicated team, start to finish
Based outside OttawaIn the heart of the Ottawa Valley
Serving all of OntarioShop-built frames, raised on your site
Free to startPreliminary design & estimate, no charge
What we do
One team for the whole timber scope, from the first sketch to the day the frame goes up.
Traditional timber frame
Full timber framed houses built with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. Strong, and unmistakably handcrafted.
Post & beam and glulam
Post and beam construction and glulam structures, with a variety of species and finish options to suit the building and the budget.
Log buildings
Log homes and buildings, plus the architectural timber details that give a conventional build its character.
Design & engineering
Preliminary design in 3D, and engineers who specialize in heavy timber construction and traditional joinery, so engineering is covered without compromising the details.
Structural Insulated Panels
Structural insulated panels close in the frame fast, creating a tight, highly insulated building that is efficient to heat and cool.
Restoration & repair
Log maintenance, structural timber repair, and restoration for existing log and timber buildings across Ontario.
Full timber framed housesLog buildingsCabins & bunkiesCovered porchesEntrancesGazebosOutdoor kitchensPergolasBarns & agricultural buildingsPool housesGaragesBoat housesTimber decks & balconiesArchitectural details
Perth
Timber frame with log infill
Manotick
Shop trusses
McDonald’s Corners
Barn conversion
Kemptville
Entrance & porch
Navan
Front entrance & accents
Screened-In Porch
Timber posts, beams, and screens
Dunrobin
Covered porch
Structural Repair
Beams, posts, and reclaimed timber
Other Projects
More frames from across Ontario
Plans & Drawings
Design sheets behind the builds
Step 01
Design & budget
We start with your vision: how the space will be used, the styles you love, and the budget you’re working with. Then we develop a preliminary design in 3D modelling software and refine the concept with you until it’s right.
Step 02
Prefabrication
Once the design is complete, prefabrication begins in our shop. Each component is carefully selected, laid out, cut, and finished, with a variety of species and finishes for you to choose from.
Step 03
Installation
The prefabricated components ship to your site, ready for installation. Our crew raises the frame with the help of a crane. All joinery is secured with traditional wooden fasteners, for strength and for the classic look of traditional timber work.
Step 04
Building envelope
We offer SIP installation to close in your log or timber home. SIPs install efficiently and create a tightly sealed, highly insulated building with outstanding energy performance. When our work is complete, your structure is ready for windows, doors, and finishes.
What our clients say
“Great team to work with. Very flexible and accommodating. They did a wonderful job on my timberframe roof.”
“We’re delighted with the results. For the level of craftsmanship, materials, and design, the value for money was outstanding.”
“We found a patient, friendly, customer oriented person who genuinely shared our passion for our build. I would highly recommend.”
“The craftsmanship, precision, and care that went into every timber are remarkable. It all fits exactly as it should, and the beauty and quality exceed our expectations.”
Quality, craftsmanship, and service.
When you call Mufferaw, you talk directly to the team behind the work. Every frame we cut, raise, and finish has to meet our own exacting standards.
We’re located outside of Ottawa and proud to serve all of Ontario, offering a variety of species and finish options. On every project, we prioritize the same three things: quality, craftsmanship, and service.
Mufferaw Log & Timber Homes
More than just traditional timber frame and log construction. Design, engineering, prefabrication, and SIPs, all under one roof.
Log maintenance & repairKeep a log building sound, sealed, and looking its best.
ChinkingRenewed chinking to seal gaps and restore the classic log look.
Media blastingStrip old finishes back to clean wood, ready for a fresh start.
Re-finishingNew finishes that protect the wood and bring back its colour.
Log replacement & repairDamaged or rotted logs replaced and made structurally sound.
Structural timber repairExpert repair for beams, posts, and trusses that carry the load.
Barns & agricultural buildingsRepair and restoration for Ontario’s working timber barns.
Reclaimed structuresOld frames assessed, repaired, and given a second life.
Structural assessmentsA concern about your timber structure? We’ll come take a look.
Design & Engineering Package
- Work with your designer or architect to design a buildable, well thought out frame
- 3D model accessible through free, web-based modelling software
- Stamped structural plans for the frame and SIPs
- Easy-to-read shop drawings so your crew can cut the frame
Prefabrication Package
Includes the Design & Engineering Package, plus:
- All prefabricated timber components, with finish
- All wooden fasteners: pegs, wedges, splines
- Trusses and architectural details pre-assembled where shipping allows
- Detailed installation instructions, and an on-site advisor on request
Ready to Assemble Package
Includes the Prefabrication Package, plus:
- All required fasteners and hardware: straps, post bases, oak pegs, wedges, splines, construction screws
- An advisor on site on request, so your crew knows exactly how to complete the job
- You supply only labour, tools, nails, and lifting equipment
SIP Package
- Stamped plans and installation instructions
- Pre-cut panels with lumber already installed
- All additional lumber, fasteners, sealants, foam, tape, building wrap, and roofing underlayment
- Hold down takeoff and shear wall anchorage layout provided
Installation Package
Includes the Ready to Assemble Package, plus full installation of the timber frame and/or SIP system by our own crew.
Support, all the way
Questions during installation? Our experienced team is available with guidance, resources, and additional labour if you need it.
For architects
Early collaboration with timber frame specialists develops more stylized, and buildable, designs. Details make or break a project, and expert timber frame insight from the concept phase keeps your design on track from the start.
- Minimize redesigns and costly changes by aligning the frame with your intent early
- Incorporate stylized details: joinery and exposed structure, designed in
- Cohesive structure, aesthetics, and style in the finished building
- Fewer oversights and RFIs, with no vague “builder to verify” notes
- Delegate structural responsibility for the timber frame to our specialist team
For builders
We work with your architect to resolve every timber frame detail during the design phase, eliminating surprises in the field and delivering smoother construction with fewer headaches.
- Every detail ironed out early, minimizing RFIs and change orders
- Full timber frame services: engineering, shop drawings, prefabrication, sanding & staining, installation
- Flexible delivery: full installation by our crew, or a contractor kit for yours
- Complete installation support: hardware, fasteners, pegs, splines, wedges, shop drawings, and instructions
From the first drawings to seeing the frame standing in place, it has been a pleasure working with you. The craftsmanship, precision, and care that went into every timber are remarkable. It all fits exactly as it should, and the beauty and quality exceed our expectations. This timber frame will be the heart of our farmhouse for generations.
Google reviews
Richard Deboer
Great team to work with. Very flexible and accommodating. They did a wonderful job on my timberframe roof. Very nice.
View on GoogleAlana Khayat
Dealia and Dan designed and built us a screened-in timber frame porch, a gated deck, and a long set of outdoor stairs, and we’re delighted with the results. They’re skilled, reliable, and a pleasure to work with. For the level of craftsmanship, materials, and design, the value for money was outstanding. We highly recommend Mufferaw Log and Timber Homes and look forward to working with them again.
View on GoogleDean Tripp
I looked around for a designer that had the knowledge to guide us in the building process. We found that but also found a patient, friendly, customer oriented person who genuinely shared our passion for our build. I would highly recommend.
View on GoogleWhere do you build?
We are located in the Ottawa area and are proud to serve all of Ontario. Because the more time-consuming work is done in the shop, our crew of experienced timber framers can travel to your site for an efficient installation.
What wood species are typically used?
Our most commonly used species are Eastern White Pine and Douglas Fir. If you have a specific species in mind, let us know. We are able to access a variety of species.
At what point in my build should I reach out?
A lot of timber framers prefer to work from architectural plans provided by the client, but we love being involved from the very beginning. It lets us work with your architect or designer to develop a well thought out frame, focusing on the details that make the difference, right from the start.
What is the typical scope of work?
Typical scope includes design, engineering, prefabrication, and installation of the timber frame or log building. Depending on the project, it can also include roof build up (not including roofing finish) and the building envelope (SIPs).
What are the advantages of SIPs on a timber frame?
SIPs (structural insulated panels) are an excellent way to close in a timber frame:
- They are efficient to install
- They create a tight building envelope with good R-value, so your building is efficient to heat and cool
- They can achieve large, unsupported spans, which work extremely well with timber frame construction
What about engineering?
We work with engineers who specialize in heavy timber construction and traditional joinery. If your project requires an engineer, it is covered, without compromising any of the traditional details that make a timber frame a timber frame.
Start with a conversation.
Tell us what you are dreaming of building, and we will help you work out the next step.
From the first sketch onward, Mufferaw handles design, engineering, prefabrication, and SIPs in one place. Your preliminary design and estimate are free, with no obligation.