Heavy Timber Truss & Frame

Heavy Timber Truss & Frame was started in 2009 to wrap up several projects when another timber frame company went out of business. It has always been about working with the best people, the best timbers and the best design to achieve the highest quality timber framing. Over many years of using high performance structural insulated panel we've found that they will yeild energy efficiency beyond what is available in conventional construction and timber framing and structural insulated panels are a natural combination of products.

The partners that guide this company have many years experience in building as well as the production of timber framed homes. You can count on their experience to help you make the many decisions that will make your new home unique and individual to your needs.

Our representative network has the experience in your region to help you by walking your property and helping you determine where the best spot is to place your home, can communicate effectively with your builder or they may even be a builder or they can help you find a builder. All the representatives are experienced at guiding there customers in regard to determining an overall house budget and are your "go to" person if you need to wrangle the numbers to fit your budget. Our representative can also explain the many options and additional products that are available through HTT&F.

It is all about the people and we have a great group of people working to make your home buying, designing and building experience respectful of your needs and enjoyable throughout the process.



Meet The Team

Bruce Bode has 25 years experience in the housing industry and specifically in the timber frame industry since 2005. Originally a builder and journeyman carpenter, he has built conventional homes that ranged in size from 500 SF tao 15,000SF, log homes of all shapes and styles and timber framed homes from full frames to hybrids to simply components. Bruce will help guide you through the process to achieving your goal of having a beautiful timber framed home.

Terry Bumgardner has 12 years experience as a general contractor and has been the head of production for 10 years with a real eye for a high quality fit & finish. Working alongside the production crew, you can be assured of the finest fit and finish available. Terry is a great resource for solutions about almost any building need. Terry is highly motivated to do a great job and get a project on site on a specified date.

Our designer has been designing timber frame homes for 18 years and has a knack for listening closely to a customer's wants and needs and getting it into the right proportions on paper. Designs ranging from vacation homes to primary residences to commercial structures to pergolas. He has the depth and experience to guide you through the design process and make it fun.

Our experienced raising and installation crew does a great job in a very timely fashion. Having us do the timber frame raising and structural insulated panel installation leaves your local general contractor to do what they do best while at the same time staying in their comfort zone. We are known for working well with local builders and their crews.

Our representatives are located from Baltimore to St.Louis and are all adept in guiding you through the entire building process. They have strengths that will compliment your individual project. All the representatives are experienced with working within a budget and can help you with gathering final costs of the project to determine where the project will come in and can give advise on how to best meet your budget. Your representative will guide you during the building process answering questions and smoothing the way as your project moves forward.