Working With Us

The following steps outline the process of working with us:

  1. Gather information on timber framing to educate yourself.
  2. Schedule a time to visit us. We will talk about the project, the site, the budget and our work schedule.
  3. Preliminary Design
    • Client completes a design questionnaire
    • Portico designer consults with client
    • Portico produces a design to meet your budget and aesthetic desires
    • Portico produces a cost estimate for the timber frame skeleton
  4. Final Design
  5. Portico addresses all technical and engineering details
    • Client chooses finish materials
    • Portico develops working drawings
    • Portico produces a final cost for the timber frame skeleton
  6. Schedule the timber frame for production.