Tamlin International Homes

10/31/2026

Looks like Halloween at Tamlin has gone to the dogs! 🎃

Meet Kilo, our very own Indiana Jones, Echo the Flamingo, and Bruno the Spider (our intern takes his costumes very seriously).

All three are dressed up and ready for treats!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween from all of us at Tamlin!

10/29/2026

Last November, we shared how Tamlin can turn designs from the CMHC Housing Design Catalogue into prefabricated house packages.
Since then, municipal support for the catalogue has grown significantly. CMHC now lists 30 local government partners across Canada, with half joining since our original post.

Communities across Canada are pre-reviewing selected catalogue designs and working to streamline building permit approvals. Some municipalities already have these processes in place, while others are still developing them.

For homeowners and builders, this is encouraging progress toward making housing projects easier to plan and build.

Whether you're working with an existing catalogue design or adapting one to suit your needs, Tamlin can turn it into a prefabricated house package, manufactured in British Columbia and delivered to your building site.

We've updated our original article with more information about these municipal partnerships and what they mean for your project.

Read our October 2026 update:

https://hubs.li/Q04B-gt30

10/27/2026

Before a Tamlin home goes up on site, its roof starts here.

At our truss manufacturing facility in British Columbia, every truss is built to the specifications of the home design. Lumber is cut on computer-guided saws, laid out with laser-projected guides, and pressed together with engineered metal connector plates.

Having our own truss plant gives us greater control over quality, production schedules, and coordination with the rest of the home package.

Swipe to see how our roof trusses come together, from individual pieces of lumber to finished trusses ready for delivery.

See how our home packages are made:
https://hubs.li/Q04BD9hs0

10/23/2026

Glass facing the lake, timber and stone at the front door.

This BC lakefront home started as our Gambier 2400. The owners adapted it to 2,478 sq. ft. on the main level, plus a 174 sq. ft. covered porch. Its shed rooflines step up over a wall of windows in the great room, with covered decks and glass railings on either side so nothing blocks the view.

Inside, exposed beams run across vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows bring light into the hallway, and the kitchen got its own personality with sage green cabinets and wood shelving.

The standard Gambier 2400 has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on one level, and like every Tamlin plan, it can be adapted to your site and the way you live.

Explore the Gambier 2400:
https://hubs.li/Q04BCD4S0

10/21/2026

Sometimes it’s the little behind-the-scenes moments that are worth sharing. Although there’s nothing little about this piece of Douglas fir! 😂

Ken sent me these videos from the mill today showing how he handles some of our larger timbers. To make the necessary cuts, he needs to turn the timber to work on each side. Not such an easy task when you’re dealing with an 8" x 20" x 8' beam weighing roughly 400 pounds! Luckily, a forklift helps with the heavy lifting.

Thanks to Ken for sharing a glimpse of what goes on in our timber shop.

10/19/2026

Not a scaled-down version of a bigger house. A home designed to be just the right size.

The Discovery Ridge is our most popular home design series, and the 1458 is a great example of why. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 1,458 square feet, this single-storey design combines comfortable interior spaces, large windows, and covered outdoor areas for relaxing or entertaining.

The single-level layout makes everyday living easy and offers practical advantages for aging in place.

Need something larger or smaller? The Discovery Ridge comes in several sizes, and every plan can be adapted to your lot.

Optional garage and basement available.

Explore the Discovery Ridge 1458:
https://hubs.li/Q04BCwy80

10/14/2026

There's nothing quite like hearing about a homebuilding experience directly from the people who have been through it.

Take a look at this beautiful Tamlin home in Colorado and hear directly from the homeowners about their experience building with Tamlin.

https://hubs.li/Q04BcqwS0

The Balvanz's made a Gambier their own in a gorgeous Colorado setti...

10/09/2026

What exactly is a Tamlin home package?

A Tamlin home package includes the components needed to bring your home to the lock-up stage.

That means much more than a set of plans and a timber frame. The package brings together the structural and exterior components for the home, including the floor system, wall system, roof system, windows, exterior doors, siding and exterior trim, along with the timber frame and other materials specified for the design.

Everything is coordinated for the individual project, then organized, packaged and shipped to the building site ready for construction.

Because every home is different, the exact materials and specifications will vary depending on the design, site, engineering requirements and selected options.

Learn more about what is included in a Tamlin home package: https://hubs.li/Q04zyms80

10/07/2026

Windows do a lot more than frame the view.

They influence natural light, energy performance, ventilation and how a home connects to its surroundings. That makes them an important consideration early in the design process.

We took a closer look at window choices and what to consider when planning a new home in one of our earlier Learning Centre articles.

If you are in the planning stages of a new home, it is a useful read.

Read the full article:

Discover how Tamlin blends architectural beauty with superior quality. Learn about our premium materials and precision design standards.

10/01/2026

A timber frame adds a gorgeous, distinct feature to a home, one that isn't hidden behind drywall or finishes. You see it overhead in a vaulted ceiling, in the detailed joinery where posts and beams come together, and in exterior spaces like covered entrances and porches. The timbers become the true statement of the home.

This is where Ken Saito comes in. More than a carpenter, he's a true craftsman. He and his production team turn BC Douglas Fir into the timber frames at the heart of so many Tamlin homes, shaping each one with care, skill and a deep attention to detail.

From the first cuts through to the final hand-worked details, their pride in the work shows in every frame that leaves our shop.

Take a look behind the scenes:
https://hubs.li/Q04ywPgB0

Behind every Tamlin timber frame is the skill and craftsmanship of ...