This testimonial is one client’s experience:

“It’s been a year since our cabin project in Lac du Bonnet has been completed. Just before we were ready to proceed with our new build, Manitoba Hydro threw us a curveball, and we had to change our plans. Instead of building a brand new free-standing structure, we had to tie it into the existing building.

The challenge with this was to make the new portion flow with the existing building and not look like it was an afterthought. Pine Creek Homes made this happen, and the cottage is amazing. We had several meetings with them to review plans and ideas; they listened to us and took all of our little ideas and wants, and turned our cabin project into our dream home.

From preliminary design to drawing completion to helping us with interior design, the Pine Creek team was awesome; they have the patience of Saints. The actual on-site construction project went so smoothly. The site stayed clean, everything ran on time, and the trades were all lined up perfectly.

This was our third build and second time Timber Frame. We couldn’t be any happier. We have received so many compliments on our cabin, and we give the Veenstra’s all the credit, and tell everyone we know which Builder we dealt with.

Thanks again to Jasper, Lori, Glen, Josh and all the crew.”

The Whiteshell, Lake of the Woods, and other popular cottage destinations in Manitoba have their own unique challenges—fluctuating water tables, granite rock, remote access, clean drinking water, and of course, preserving those beautiful trees that took over 50 years to grow are just a few of the things we come up against on a regular basis.

We’ve built almost 100 cottages across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. We intimately understand the nuances and considerations of building in the Canadian Shield and other popular cottage locations. Because of this experience and expertise, we’re able to maximize the end result and make the most of your budget.

We thrive on creating solutions to whatever cottage country throws at us.

One commonly overlooked factor in this decision is how versatile a timber frame can be. Most people are under the assumption that all timber frames are extremely rustic in their aesthetic. While they can be, they don’t need to be.

Timber frames can range from extremely rustic, to exceptionally contemporary. By changing the colour, style, and amount of timber used, we can achieve drastically different looks in a home or cottage. Timber frames can be as unique as you are, and are a great way to reflect your style.

The amount of Timber used, along with many colour and style options, varies from project to project.

On the other end of the spectrum, you can have accent timbers that add style and character to specific home areas, including a timber entryway, timber gable details, or some simple ceiling timbers over a kitchen. It may even be as simple as a timber mantle.

Regardless of your style, timber frames can be incorporated to make your dream home unique and different.

For more information on the cost of timber frames,check out our FAQ or read this article: How much does it cost to build a custom home or cottage?

If you have any questions or want to chat more, drop us a line.