Desert Rain Garners More Media Attention
The latest in a series of Bend Bulletin articles chronicling the Desert Rain project, this article gives a brief overview of project parameters as well as insight in to some of the methodology behind the project.
Desert Rain: the first in Central Oregon to use Juniper as an Alternative to Pressure Treated Lumber
We have been working closely with Parr Lumber, in Bend, to identify and source an alternative to Pressure Treated (PT) Lumber for the Desert Rain Project. This Living Building Challenge project has pushed us and out suppliers to look at every aspect of building in a new way. Traditionally, PT is used for under-floor framing (areas [...]
Idea Books: planning your remodel or new home
Are you considering remodeling your home? Or dreaming about building a new custom home? We recommend starting an idea book – a collection of images from magazine, websites, your own photos. Dream big. Look at the details. As you collect different images, your own personal style will emerge and you will start to identify design [...]
Blower Door Test: Excellent Result!
We recently had the Shevlin Home tested to show that it is an energy efficient, healthy and resource-wise home. The testing was done through the Earth Advantage program and received an excellent result on one of the tests which helps determine a home’s airtightness. These are several reasons for establishing the proper building tightness: * Reducing energy [...]
Concrete at the Shevlin Home
The last few weeks have seen a flurry of work at the Shevlin House as the project nears completion, including the extensive concrete hardscapes which include a zen garden, patio areas, pathways, and driveway. The concrete has integrated color with a continuous, 4 foot cut-pattern throughout all of the flatwork. In some areas, an exposed [...]
Desert Rain: Breaking Ground
Last week, we broke ground on the Living Building Challenge project, Desert Rain. It’s an exciting project that has been in the works for some time. The commencement of construction was an exciting step for everyone involved. Excavation is not an easy process on this project. The views offered by a site that is perched atop a lava [...]
Stucco for the Shevlin House
Stucco is nearly complete on the Shevlin House. It has been installed by local specialist, Elite Plaster.
The Shevlin House: Concrete Counter Tops
This week concrete counter tops were installed in the Shevlin House by Cement Elegance. There are custom, cast, concrete and are entirely seamless. The kitchen island and the hearth both have a unique ‘waterfall’ design.
Cabinets are In!
The Cabinets are in! Here are a few early images of the custom cabinets built by Danksy Handcrafted.
Mocking up Trusses
As the design for ‘Desert Rain’ draws nearer to completion, the design team is finalizing a few remaining details. Envisioning what the end product will look like can be a challenge and for the ‘Desert Rain’ project, many of the finish selections are not simply being purchased from a supplier as is. The trusses are [...]
Drywalling in Shevlin Commons
This week we’re installing drywall wall at the custom home in Shevlin Commons. Installed by local drywaller, Guy Pettit, the sheet rock makes it easier to see the space as it will eventually be defined.
Southwest x Northwest
The SWxNW home is a custom home designed by Scott Gilbride with interior design by Garnish Home Staging & Design. The home has beautiful mountain views and incorporates the homeowners’ style both in overall design and in finish details. Built with ICF, the home will be incredible energy efficient and has a variety of sustainable finishes included [...]
The Ideal View
We recently erected poles on the future Desert Rain homesite to mock window openings and roof overhangs. Wanting to capture the very best views this amazing lot has to offer, we used lumber (that will be used later to construct the home) to create an outline of the structure as it has been designed. The homeowners [...]
Recycled Glass Bottles Used for Insulation?
We recently worked with local insulation installer, ECI Insulation, to identify and install a sustainable and energy efficient batt style insulation for areas of the Shevlin Commons Home that were not constructed with SIPs. Using the the “Prescription for a Healthy Home” Guidelines, it is important to use non-toxic building materials. EcoBatt® doesn’t use any [...]
Timberline made our dream come true!
After designing our dream home, we set off to find the perfect builder for us. As some would call me obsessive/compulsive, we thoughtfully outlined a selection process, including definitive criteria. We sent an RFP to several local home builders, and from their written proposals we, along with our designers with Tebbs Design Group, scheduled interviews [...]
Fox Residence
An Italian architect and childhood friend created the original vision for Matthew and Margherita Fox as a gift to homeowners. Local design studio Pique LLC worked with this vision to design this very modern and energy efficient home. The Foxes desire for a extremely durable and energy efficient home influenced many design choices and [...]
About Us
Timberline Construction of Bend is a locally based general contracting company that was forged out of the partnership between James Fagan and Kristian Willman. With over 40 years of combined experience and nearly 200 homes in our portfolio, we have a reputation for building the highest quality homes. We invest extensive energy into our professional [...]
Hachten Residence
We worked closely with the Hachtens and the architect and designers at Tebbs Design Group while building this beautiful home on Awbrey Butte. Many of the home’s features were inspired by the Hachtens’ interests, including a special projects room next to study with a built-, drop-down table. The Hachtens also enjoying entertaining family and friends [...]
Tetherow Residence
This Residence is located in Tetherow. Our involvement began in this project shortly after the property was acquired and we assisted our clients in researching and selecting a designer. Three local designers were interviewed and the project was awarded to Pique LLC. This very modern home has clean lines and very complex building systems and [...]
Powers Residence
The Powers Residence is a contemporary custom design/build project that was designed by the Bungalow Company and features many unique and efficient designs and finishes. This residence covers 4200 square feet spread over three stories and many unique rooms including a wine cellar, home theatre, reading room, sauna, and exercise room as well as an [...]
Timberline Construction of Bend
Building Comfortable, Sustainable, Energy Efficient, and Healthy Homes Timberline Construction of Bend is a locally based construction-contracting company that builds the highest quality homes emphasizing craftsmanship and livability coupled with unique and personalized designs. We work closely with all of our clients to build homes that meet our client’s goals as well as being comfortable, [...]
Colucci Residence
The Colucci Residence is located in the First on the Hill neighborhood and was a design collaboration between the homeowners and Gary Gunville. This in-fill project was done in a quiet and secluded neighborhood and required courteous and careful behavior by all parties involved. The home has modern, clean lines and innovative and efficient construction [...]
Contact
Timberline Construction of Bend Comfortable, Sustainable, Energy Efficient, and Healthy Homes Call us: Main office: 541.388.3979 James Fagan: 541.420.5657 Kristian Willman: 541.408.7800 Kevin Lorda: 541-419-4655 Fax: 541-388-3379 Email us: General Information: info@TimberlineBend.com James Fagan: James@TimberlineBend.com Kristian Willman: Kristian@TimberlineBend.com Kevin Lorda: Kevin@TimberlineBend.com Sweet Pea Cole: SweetPea@TimberlineBend.com Visit us: 1655 NE Lytle Street Bend, OR 97701 Write [...]
Breaking Ground!
This morning we enjoyed a ground breaking ceremony hosted by our clients. The beautiful fall morning accentuated this gathering which included the real estate agent, mortgage broker, banker, architect, interior designer, builder, and even the excavator. The Maunders shared their intent for the home and after a few words were offered, James Fagan dug the [...]
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