Scribe & Bent

Heirloom timber frames built to endure.

We preserve historic New England structures and raise new timber frames using hand-hewn white oak and traditional scribe-rule layout. No hidden steel plates. Only structural honesty.

Historical Literacy

Restoring strength through original scribe marks.

Every barn tells a story of the valley where its timber was felled. We honor that narrative by using matching local species and pre-industrial joinery.

Structural Honesty

A frame raised by hand carries the quiet strength of the hills.

The Timberwright's Creed

The Scribe-Rule Method

We reject modern metal connectors. We drawbore with local white oak pegs that naturally tighten as the timber seasons, ensuring the frame remains secure for centuries.

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We work with architects and historic property owners across New England.