Bringan the north american timber frame style to central otago
Introducing Tim Bringans – a Heritage Timbercraft build partner in Wanaka who brings with him close to a decade of experience building North American timber frame homes throughout the hinterlands of Toronto and Montreal.
Knowing he wanted to be a builder from an early age, Tim’s journey to building timber frame homes in Central Otago has been focused around getting the right experience to ply his craft. Raised in Canada from age 3, Tim returned to Christchurch at 16 to complete his building apprenticeship. Then at 21 he was back to Canada to gain the experience he wanted building those beautiful North American timber frame homes we all love. Through 9 years of building timber homes in Canada – like the ones pictured here – Tim developed the specialist experience which sets him apart.
Photos on this page are some of Tim’s favourite timber frame homes he helped build while living in Canada.
At 30 Tim returned to New Zealand with the view to resettling here. Also, his parents wanted a small favour – they wanted him to build their own timber frame home in their hometown of Central Otago!
While his parents scouted for land, Tim started working as a builder on some of the South Island’s most iconic high country stations – a role he held for 5 years. During his final high country project, it was time to begin work on his parents’ new home.
Tim’s parents had bought a magnificent property in the Crown Ranges, overlooking Queenstown. A special property needs a special home so Tim got to work early on drawing up the concepts.
Applying his building background to the concept drawing for his parents’ home, Tim was able to balance form, function and cost; something only an experienced builder can usually do because they are the ones who pick up the tools and know what works practically. Getting involved in the design process early for his clients alongside the architect is a part of Tim’s method.
We supplied Tim with the bespoke Douglas Fir frames and trusses which would become the feature of his parents’ home. And it was a real thrill engaging with someone so knowledgeable in the North American style of timber frame construction. That experience meant he could optimize every aspect of the build through sage decision making, meaning more bang for buck in what can be an expensive building style.
Stay tuned for photos of the lovely home Tim built for his parents – we will be posting them here and on social media soon.
Tim is a Heritage build partner and brings his highly sought after set of timber frame building skills to discerning clients in Central Otago and throughout the South Island. No stranger to working on isolated rural settings, give Tim a call if you like what you see and want to discuss your project with an expert.
To speak with Tim
Email: timberbuiltconstruction@outlook.co.nz
Tel: 0273520839