Custom Lakeside Cottage Framing on Balsam Lake

We framed this 6,000 sq ft custom lakeside cottage on Balsam Lake, combining rugged timber framing with integrated structural steel beams. Built in a classic Northern craftsman style, the structure features expansive open spans, complex roof geometry engineered for winter snow loads, and grand window openings framing waterfront views. Navigating winter framing conditions required careful planning, precision structural tie-ins, and rigorous protection of materials to deliver lasting durability.