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Fitzgerald's Heavy Timber Construction, Inc., specializes in the restoration and construction of timber frame structures, especially barns, covered bridges, log structures and homes. We are the full service timber framing contractor, furnishing elegant, cost effective building solutions by combining traditional craftsmanship and technical innovation. Using both modern equipment and vintage machinery over a century old, our dedicated timber framers faithfully reproduce the most complex period joinery and hand hewn finishes. We operate our own sawmill so that we can control the quality and availability of the timbers that we use. This comprehensive approach enable us to bring many efficiencies to both the design and the production of the custom post and beam structure.
Fitzgerald's Heavy Timber Construction, Inc., can design your timber frame for you "in house." We have extensive experience working as team members with architects and engineers to see that your project becomes the fulfillment of your dreams. We can provide hand-hewn timbers or finished timbers. At our milling facility we have an American brand plane capable of planing eight-inch by 24-inch material. This four-sided plane is capable of making a paper smooth finish on large structural timbers. Our staff, experience and equipment bring to you the ability to create the "feel" and "ambiance" clients are looking for in their projects. We invite you to see images of some of our traditional timber frame projects:
View from interior of Libertytown project, assembled frame. Note seasoned finish of salvaged timbers. |
Libertytown project timber frame elements laid out in the shop after having received a preservative stain. Project located in Frederick County. |
Libertytown project timber frame elements stacked for transport on trailer. |
View of finished Libertytown project, cupola in place. Note standing seam roof. |
The Waterhouse project, a small two story timber frame started on new stone foundation. Located in Middletown, Maryland, Washington County. |
Waterhouse project, timber frame post joinery detail. Pegs to be cut flush to accomodate finish goods. |
Waterhouse project being closed in with prepainted vertical barn siding. |
Waterhouse project; the other side of the wall. Note timber framing joinery details. |
Waterhouse project completely closed in with windows and siding, a perfect gem. Standing seamed roofing by FHTC, Inc. |
Waterhouse project, salvaged door outfitted with hardware and hung as a finishing touch. Owner purchased door in India, an elegant but simple addition. |
Pre-assembled bents stacked on the ground at site, ready to be set into place. This frame is for a period styled addition to match an existing historic building located in Carroll County, Maryland. |
Picked by the crane, a bent is guided into place. |
Bent assembly with purlins attached, tipped up by crane. |
Assembled frame, a harmonious period style addition to a period brick residence. |
Fitzgerald's Heavy Timber Construction, Inc. is proud to participate in a vibrant, ongoing building tradition that mixes old world craftsmanship with modern technologies to create lasting works of art. We promise to restore and build truly beautiful, truly economical buildings. Although our clients predominantly come from Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, we have traveled as far as Ireland for projects. No job is too large, too small or too far away. Dean Fitzgerald, president of Fitzgerald's Heavy Timber Construction, Inc., is looking forward to hearing about your important historic building project. Call today at 301-898-9340 or e-mail us through this website.
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