I really didn’t know what I was getting into when I decided to build our house and act as the general contractor. I was fortunate to have worked with Clark and his crew at Northern Lights Timber Framing and could not recommend them more highly. Through the building process, I worked with around 15 contractors. Something I picked up on rather quickly was that there is a vast range in the degree of professionalism, integrity, and craftsmanship when working with a contractor. Clark was helpful with advice from the beginning design stages, while the timber frame was being carved off-site, and until the job was done. After a contract price was negotiated, I found out building code required dormers in the loft level bedrooms. Clark helped me resolve the issue, working with the home designer and the SIP contractor, and kept the same contract price. Once it was time to erect the frame, they showed up when they said they would and they completed the project on schedule and on budget. I was very happy with my experience with Northern Lights Timber Framing and, most importantly, I am very happy with the way my home turned out.

Jerry J.

Northern Lights will once again sponsor a team in the North Shore Dragon Boat Festival in Grand Marais, July 30th-Aug 1st.

We raised a frame in Pierre, SD in July.  It didn't rain on us, but it was HOT!

	Northern Lights had a booth at the Lake Home and Cabin Show April 9-11 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  Thanks to everyone who stopped by.
	Our owner, Clark Bremer, led several workshops at the Timber Framer's Guild Western Conference April 22-26, in Coeur d'Alene, ID.  The topic was Using Google Sketchup for timber frame design.  More details on our Courses page.  Look for similar presentations at the Eastern Conference in Montebello.
	We held a Service Project here in our Minneapolis shop February 23-27th.  We helped a group of parishioners from a local church build a Bell tower.  It was even on the local news (Make sure you play the video)!  It's solid white oak, and should last for generations.
	We taught our popular sawhorse class at North House Folk School February 19-21.  Click here for class photos.
	We held an Introduction to Timber Framing workshop Feb 8-13.  We had a great time.  Find class photos here.  The frame will be auctioned on eBay.

Northern Lights had a booth at the Log and Timber Home Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center, January 29-31. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see us.

We raised a frame on Long Lost Lake near Itasca State Park in September.  Here are some photos of the raising, and here's the finished home.

	Patrick and Lefty helped raise a DIY frame for one of our former students in South Dakota.  Here's a link to his Blog about the project.
	Clark gave a presentation on timber framing to Architects for AIA-Minnesota on August 5th in Minneapolis.
	Northern Lights sponsored a team in the North Shore Dragon Boat Festival in Grand Marais, July 24th-25th.  Thanks to all our employees, friends and families who paddled and made this a great weekend.  Here are some more pictures.

One of our frames, The Copper House, was featured in the July Issue of Quality + Design Magazine.  This is a publication from Angies List.