Big Timberworks

What Big Timberworks does

Big Timberworks is a vertically integrated custom timber and metalwork manufacturer headquartered in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, operating continuously since its founding in 1979 (co-founded by Merle Adams in 1983). The company fabricates custom reclaimed timber frames, trusses, and box beams; milled lumber, reclaimed wood flooring, siding, and paneling from its own Montana sawmill; fine wood products including live edge tables, custom doors, and fireplace mantels; and custom metalwork such as railings, staircases, fireplace doors, signs, hardware, and kitchen vent hoods. Its underlying production assets include Woodmizer bandsaws capable of cutting timbers up to 55 feet, a six-headed molder producing profiles up to 12 inches wide, a slab mill with 6-foot capacity, and a 3000 BF kiln, all supporting direct control over material sourcing and custom cuts.

The business serves a luxury residential and resort construction market, working as a specialized subcontractor and direct fabricator for architects, custom home builders, and high-net-worth homeowners. Named long-tenured relationships include The PRG Group (Yellowstone Club luxury homes), McPhie Cabinetry (25+ years), Platt Architecture (15+ years), and Fire Tower Engineered Timber (~30 years). Pricing is fully custom and project-based with no public rates; customers engage via consultative sales through a website gallery, a 1-800 line, and direct email. Finished timber frame projects are shipped and erected across the United States from the single Montana facility. By 1995 the company had become the largest end user of reclaimed timber in the U.S., and it now maintains an inventory of over 500,000 board feet of commercial salvage Douglas Fir. The company is privately held, with no institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed post-2016 ownership structure following the death of founder and CEO Merle Adams in August 2016.

Name

Big Timberworks

Legal name

Big Timberworks

Website

https://bigtimberworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Big Timberworks is a Montana-based, vertically integrated manufacturer of custom reclaimed timber frames, sawmill lumber, fine wood furniture, and custom metalwork, serving luxury homeowners, architects, and custom builders across the United States since 1979.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Reclaimed Timber and Metalwork

NAICS

Sawmills (321113), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912), Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215)

SIC

Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Softwood Lumber Sawmills (IMAMABAA), Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT) (IMADADAC), Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI)

Keywords

• Reclaimed timber products
• Custom timber framing
• Sawmill services
• Custom metal fabrication
• Live edge furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Gallatin Gateway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Timber Frame Projects: Project-based revenue from designing, fabricating, and installing custom reclaimed timber frames. Includes structural and architectural solutions for residential and commercial applications. Revenue generated through direct engagement with architects, builders, and homeowners.
2. Custom Wood Furniture and Products: One-off custom furniture including live edge tables, custom wood doors, fireplace mantels, and live edge slabs. Products are bespoke and priced per project.
3. Custom Metalwork: Custom metal fabrication including railings, staircases, fireplace doors, signs, hardware, and architectural elements. Revenue from both residential and commercial projects.
4. Sawmill Products: Direct sales of milled lumber, reclaimed flooring, siding, paneling, and timber packages. Products sold per board foot or as complete packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Big Timberworks designs, fabricates, and installs custom reclaimed timber frames, trusses, and box beams for residential and commercial buildings, with project collaboration from early design through installation. The company also runs a Montana sawmill that produces milled lumber, reclaimed wood siding, paneling, and flooring; builds custom wood furniture such as live edge tables, slabs, doors, and fireplace mantels; and fabricates custom metalwork including railings, signs, fireplace doors, hardware, and kitchen vent hoods.

Product overview

Big Timberworks is a specialized subcontractor and manufacturer offering one-of-a-kind reclaimed timber projects across the United States. The company operates a vertically integrated model combining a sawmill facility with custom woodworking and metalworking shops in Gallatin Gateway, Montana. The core product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Timber Frame products including Timber Frames, Timber Trusses, and Box Beams for structural and architectural applications; (2) Sawmill Products including Milled Lumber, Reclaimed Wood Siding, Reclaimed Wood Paneling, and Reclaimed Wood Flooring produced from their Montana sawmill; (3) Fine Wood Products including Live Edge Tables, Live Edge Slabs, Custom Wood Doors, and Custom Wood Fireplace Mantels; and (4) Custom Metalwork including Metal Railings, Metal Signs, Fireplace Doors, Hardware, and Kitchen Vent Hoods. The company specializes in reclaimed Douglas Fir timber, maintains an inventory of over 500,000 board feet of commercial salvage, and offers material education through Original Patina Reclaimed, Resawn Reclaimed, and New Doug Fir Timber product lines. Consultation and installation services for architects and builders are provided from design through final installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Timber Frame Custom reclaimed timber frames serving as both structural and architectural solutions for homes and buildings. Big Timberworks fabricates every joint detail in their shop, pre-fits to building specifications, and provides consulting services to architects and builders from design through installation.
• Timber Trusses Heavy timber frame roof trusses in reclaimed or fresh-cut options, including structural and decorative styles such as scissor trusses and parallel chord trusses; built at the Gallatin Gateway facility.
• Box Beams Decorative reclaimed timber box beams providing the look of solid heavy timbers at reduced cost via hollow construction, with customization for colors, stains, and textures.
• Milled Lumber Reclaimed lumber produced from the Montana sawmill facility, including timber packages, flooring, paneling, lumber beams, and siding for homes and commercial buildings, drawing on over 50 years of sawmill experience.
• Reclaimed Wood Siding Custom reclaimed wood siding for homes and businesses, sourced from sustainable origins, available in various styles, sizes, and colors with thermal insulation properties.
• Reclaimed Wood Paneling Reclaimed wood wall paneling available in tongue and groove, shiplap, board and batten, and various textures, providing insulation, durability, and a rustic aesthetic for accent walls or entire rooms.
• Reclaimed Wood Flooring Reclaimed wood flooring sourced from old barns, wine vats, ships, and stock farms, primarily Douglas Fir with other species available, known for strength, warp resistance, and unique character.
• Live Edge Tables Custom wood tables constructed from live edge slabs that follow the natural contour of the tree, built with structural and material durability, including custom metal and steel table bases, suitable for dining, conference, and coffee table applications.
• Live Edge Slabs Live edge wood slabs for creating custom tables, countertops, and furniture, available in Black Walnut, Redwood, Douglas Fir, Elm, and other species, planed flat, sanded to 40g, dry, and shipped ready to work with.
• Custom Wood Doors Custom wood doors for homes, cabins, and businesses, available as exterior entrance doors and interior doors, built from reclaimed and milled lumber with custom sizing to specifications.
• Custom Wood Fireplace Mantels Custom reclaimed wood fireplace mantels in various sizes, species, and colors, including bracketed mantels and live edge designs, each specific to the client's style.
• Custom Metal Railings Custom metal handrails for porches, staircases, and walkways in a range of colors with on-site fabrication for perfect fit, combinable with stone and timber and built to comply with building codes.
• Custom Metal Signs Custom metal signs for business promotion, labeling, and home decoration, including address plaques, vanity signs, and entry gates, crafted to specifications with durable weather-resistant finishes.
• Custom Metal Fireplace Doors Custom decorative fireplace screens and doors for indoor and outdoor applications, engineered to meet safety regulations and combining elegance with sustainability using raw materials from sustainable sources.
• Custom Metal Hardware Custom metal hardware including deck railings, foot rails, furniture, door handles, metal hinges, furnishings, and architectural accents, heat forged and shaped in traditional, weathered, black, teal, and custom patina finishes.
• Kitchen Vent Hoods Custom metal kitchen vent hoods in modern or rustic styles, designed as eye-catching centerpieces that elevate kitchen ambiance while providing functionality.
• Sawmill Services Full-service sawmill operation in Gallatin Gateway, Montana equipped with a Six-Headed Molder, multiple Woodmizer Bandsaws (up to 55 feet), Slab Mill, Stationary Wirebrusher, Straight Line Rip, Baker Resaw, and 3000 BF Kiln, supporting reclaimed lumber processing and custom cuts.
• Timber Packages Complete reclaimed timber packages for new construction, including timber beams, lumber trusses, and framing, with optional custom metalwork and lighting features.

Quantifiable outcome

• By 1995, became the largest end user of reclaimed timber in the United States
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Pioneer Millworks: Pioneer Millworks is a leading U.S. reclaimed wood manufacturer producing flooring, paneling, siding, and timbers from salvaged sources — directly comparable to Big Timberworks' reclaimed Douglas Fir lumber, flooring, and paneling offerings.
• AltruWood: AltruWood is a reclaimed and sustainable wood supplier offering FSC-certified, reclaimed, and domestically sourced lumber, paneling, and timbers. Directly comparable to Big Timberworks' reclaimed Douglas Fir inventory and sustainable building materials positioning.
• Trestlewood: Trestlewood is a major reclaimed lumber and timber supplier offering reclaimed Douglas Fir beams, flooring, siding, and timbers. Closely comparable to Big Timberworks' milled lumber, reclaimed timber, and timber frame product lines.
• Carolina Timberworks: Carolina Timberworks designs and fabricates custom timber frame homes, barns, and commercial structures across the U.S. Comparable to Big Timberworks' custom timber frame design/build and national shipping/erection model.
• Vermont Timber Works: Vermont Timber Works is a custom timber frame design and fabrication company producing heavy timber frames, trusses, and structural systems. Closely comparable to Big Timberworks' timber frame, timber truss, and custom structural timber offerings.
• Longleaf Lumber: Longleaf Lumber is a New England-based reclaimed wood manufacturer producing beams, flooring, paneling, and custom millwork from antique timber. Comparable to Big Timberworks in reclaimed material sourcing, custom millwork, and architectural-grade output.
• The Barn Yard & Great Country Timber Frames: The Barn Yard manufactures custom timber frame structures, post-and-beam buildings, and commercial timber projects. Comparable to Big Timberworks in custom heavy timber fabrication and structural/architectural timber work.
• Fox Maple Timberwrights: Fox Maple Timberwrights is a custom timber frame company producing hand-crafted frames, siding, and interior woodwork for high-end residential projects. Comparable in craft-driven, custom timber framing for the luxury home market.

Broad incumbents

• Weyerhaeuser (Reclaimed & Engineered Wood division): Weyerhaeuser is a large timberland owner and wood products manufacturer producing lumber, engineered wood, and mass timber products. While a broad incumbent rather than a niche peer, it competes for the same architectural-grade softwood lumber and engineered wood specification work.

Emerging players

• New England Timberworks: New England Timberworks is a regional timber frame builder serving the Northeast U.S. with custom heavy timber frames and traditional joinery. Comparable business model to Big Timberworks but focused on a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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