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Welcome to the Colonial Purlin Series —
where bold, heavy timbers meet the practical spirit of early American building. Drawing from the mortise and tenoned timber framed traditions that shaped New England in the 1600s and 1700s, these frames use principal rafters and purlins to create strong, open structures that echo the sturdy homes, barns, and outbuildings of colonial settlers.
Back then, abundant forests and skilled hands turned local oak, pine, and hemlock into enduring frames—mortise-and-tenon joinery, steep roofs for shedding snow, and flexible designs that adapted to family needs or frontier life. Our series honors that legacy: scalable, efficient frames built for modern use with the same timeless strength. Advanced CNC precision cutting ensures exact, tight-fitting joinery, seamless assembly, and consistent quality—combined with careful hand-finishing for beauty and durability. The principal rafter/purlin system supports easy SIP panel enclosures, generous lofts for extra space, and porches that extend living outdoors—making even compact footprints feel airy, grand, and full of possibility.
This main page showcases our largest available frame in the series—the Boss's Manor: a robust 24x24 (or scaled) timber frame that commands presence, perfect for a spacious workshop, guest house, family retreat, or "castle of tiny home" with room to grow through lofts, bays, and additions.
Below, explore the more compact configurations that bring the same colonial-inspired elegance to everyday needs:
The flagship compact kit: A versatile 12x20 (or scaled) outbuilding for storage, tinkering, or man-cave vibes, with big beams creating that open, welcoming interior.
Your saltbox-inspired retreat: Starting at 12x16 (scalable to larger sizes), with steep roof, porch extension, and loft for a cozy, expansive feel in a modest footprint—honoring the miner-family homes of Mocanaqua's Italy Street.
Overman's Cottage
A humble mid-size retreat: 16x16 base (expandable), perfect as a cozy cabin, camp, getaway cottage, or backyard escape with loft and porch potential for quiet comfort and charm.
Boss's Manor
The series pinnacle: Largest scale with commanding presence—ideal for a backyard estate, mountain getaway, or statement retreat that punches well above its footprint.
Each frame in the Colonial Purlin Series is custom-crafted from premium Southern Yellow Pine (or upgrades like Eastern White Pine), with precision CNC-cut joinery and traditional hand-finishing for flawless fits, durability, and beauty. Components arrive pre-labeled and ready for efficient raising—whether you're building a garage that doubles as a workshop, a saltbox-inspired haven, a cozy cottage retreat, or a larger manor-style escape, these designs deliver colonial craftsmanship updated for today—strong, beautiful, and built to last.
Ready to bring a piece of American heritage to your property? Browse the options below, or contact us for a quote tailored to your vision.
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