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 the         timing, and decide if we are a good match for each other.

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

• 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

5. Schedule the timber frame for production.