the art of joinery

The beauty of joinery timber frame work lies in its intricate craftsmanship and timeless elegance. At Ottawa Valley Timber Works each joint, carefully crafted without the need for nails or screws, highlights the skill of the artisan and the enduring beauty of the material itself.

Wooden plank with a notched cut, placed in a workshop with sawdust and tools.
Wooden joinery with dowels and beams outdoors
Close-up of intersecting wooden planks on a rough surface, one dark-stained with visible wood grain and the others unfinished with natural texture, shavings nearby.

we respect traditions

The intricate joints, such as mortise and tenon, dovetail, and scarf joints, are created using traditional hand tools and techniques passed down through generations.

Close-up of a wooden joint with a dowel pin in timber frame construction, featuring dark stained beams.
Wooden pergola structure in a garden with blue sky
Outdoor construction with wooden beams and a snowy landscape in the background, rustic shed visible.