Great Island Boat Yard Celebrates the Completion of Their New Timber Frame Building

On July 25, Great Island Boat Yard staff and guests joined together to celebrate the completion of their new timber frame office built by Houses and Barns by John Libby. Along with delicious beverages and hors d’oeuvres, guests at the Great Island Boat Yard open house were treated to music by Pan Fried Steel and a long set by country/folk singer Jonathan Edwards. Jonathan Edwards is best known for the 70’s hit single Sunshine (Go Away Today). The weather cooperated and it was a pleasant evening for the event.

The interior of the timber frame building is still open, but will soon have walls constructed to make individual offices for the Great Island staff. Not all timber frame and construction projects are celebrated in such a grand fashion, but each one that is completed gives the craftsmen at Houses and Barns by John Libby many good memories. Congratulations to the folks at Great Island!

Top 11 things to look for in a timber frame builder

1. Honesty
2. Experience with custom design and construction – specifically timber frame construction
3. Solid reputation
4. Listens to owners desires, open to suggestions, flexible and willing to re-draw to get their home or barn project right
5. Source of information for the customer to stay in control of their project – including current information on new building techniques and products
6. Stay on schedule and deliver finished timber frame home or barn on time
7. Able to stay within budget
8. Quality workmanship and attention to detail
9. Good management of the subcontractors
10. Able to manage the whole project effectively
11. One who will be there for the client after the project is complete!