A detailed hand-drawn architectural drafting of a timber-frame barn bent on aged cream paper, showing precise mortise and tenon joinery details, hand-penciled scribe marks, overhead soft lighting.
A detailed hand-drawn architectural drafting of a timber-frame barn bent on aged cream paper, showing precise mortise and tenon joinery details, hand-penciled scribe marks, overhead soft lighting.
Scribe & Bent

Preserving heritage timber frames

We restore pre-Civil War barns and hand-craft new timber-frame structures using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery and local white oak. Every timber is laid out using traditional scribe-rule systems to ensure structural honesty.

Our master carpenters travel throughout New England to evaluate historic timber frames, ensuring that every repair respects the original craftsmanship. We source our timber from local valleys to match the species and grain density of the original structure.

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We collaborate with historic property owners and architects throughout New England. Whether restoring a landmark barn or raising a custom timber frame, our master carpenters respect the original fabric. Share your parameters below to schedule a site evaluation.