Kennebec Timber Framing is pleased now to offer Timber Frame Barn Kits & House Frames!

These pre-designed frames are built using heavy timber, hand-cut mortise, and tenon joinery to provide a building that will last for generations.

All of our Frames come with Pre-drilled holes & easy-to-follow instructions that allow an avid DIY-er to an experienced carpenter to drive the pegs and raise the frame at your site.

We are glad to arrange for a timber framer to travel to your site and lead your crew.

Just some of the many Timber Frame Kits & Post & Beam Kits we offer, we have many more options and of course fully custom, whatever you can imagine.

What are the benefits of a Kennebec Timber Framing Kit?

Timber frame kits and Post and Beam kits by Kennebec Timber Framing offer several advantages that make them advantageous to utilize for construction projects.

Ease of Construction

• Carefully Crafted: The timbers are hand-cut, drilled, and labeled for straightforward assembly.
• Clear Instructions: Kits come with detailed drawings and assembly instructions, making the process simpler.
• Reduced Construction Time: The ready to raise frames speed up the construction process compared to traditional stick-built methods.

Cost Efficiency

• Reduced Waste: Our shop utilizes the entire timber in our process. Timber cutoffs are used as firewood to heat our shop and shavings are used as animal bedding at local farms.
• Labor Savings: Simplified assembly reduces labor costs.

Aesthetic Appeal

• Exposed Timber: The visible beams and joinery create a warm, natural, and timeless aesthetic.
• Classic Design: Kennebec Timber Framing builds in the New England Vernacular.

Structural Integrity

• Strength: Utilizing mortise and tenon joinery and full dimension timber, Kennebec Timber Frames are built to endure.
• Longevity: Create an heirloom Timber Frame that will last for generations

Eco-Friendliness

• Sustainable Sourced Timber: Kennebec Timber Framing primarily uses Eastern White Pine and Hemlock selectively and sustainably harvested here in the State of Maine.
• Energy Efficiency: The large, open spaces allow for effective insulation techniques like SIPs (structural insulated panels), which can enhance energy savings.
• Low carbon footprint: Our entire facility is powered by a solar array installed on one of our warehouses.
• Made in the USA

Versatile Applications

• Timber frame kits can be used for beautiful homes, barns, garages, cabins, ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units), pavilions, and gazebos.

What is the difference between our custom timber frames and our timber frame kits?

Kennebec Timber Framing’s offerings are made with high-quality, native timber locally sourced from conservative foresters, log yards, and private wood lots. The main difference between our custom timber frames and our timber frame kits is the complexity of design, and the Do it yourself nature of the kits.

Custom Timber Frames

Our custom timber frames are individually designed using Dietrich’s 3D CAD / CAM Software to ensure a smooth building process with well-thought-out design plans. Our professional craftsmen will design and build your custom timber frame in our workshop in Maine and assemble it on location so our clients have complete confidence that their timber frame home or barn is well designed, artfully crafted, and built to last.

Timber Frame Kits

We offer several pre-designed timber frame kits that are great solutions for your building needs, including barns, homes, and cabins. These kits are the perfect solution for a home or business owner who wants the benefits of a timber frame building without requiring a unique design. Our kits are made to order, and we can customize them to fit our customers’ specifications. Our timber frame kits are a great choice for a do-it-yourselfer or for a professional contractor who desires the highest-quality timber frame.