Crafting Post and Beam Homes Faster, Better, and with Less Waste
The manufacturing process we use to craft our post and beam homes packages brings great pride to all of our employees. We like to think of our manufacturing team as our real core. An American Post & Beam® has truly melded the best of advanced technology with the attention to detail found only in hands-on craftsmanship. Our skilled tradesmen work in conjunction with an advanced computer-controlled cutting machine called a Hundegger.
The manufacturing process we use to craft our post and beam homes packages brings great pride to all of our employees. We like to think of our manufacturing team as our real core. An American Post & Beam® has truly melded the best of advanced technology with the attention to detail found only in hands-on craftsmanship. Our skilled tradesmen work in conjunction with an advanced computer-controlled cutting machine called a Hundegger.
American Post & Beam utilizes a Hundegger CNC precision cutting machine
The Hundegger works directly with the design software to make sure the post and beam framing is cut precisely to the dimensions agreed upon with our design department. The architectural drawings that customers sign off on are exported directly to the computer-controlled cutting machine, making the process seamless and 100% accurate; leaving no room for error due to improperly transcribed dimensions. Lest you start to think that our manufacturing process is entirely run by cold-hearted computers, be assured that at every step of the process there are experienced hands guiding the progress, watching for any signs of quality issues, and incorporating hand sanding and fine detail work. This process is what makes an American Post & Beam® panelized home far superior to the average manufactured home.
Preparing a hand peeled red cedar post for transport
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Hand chiseling a slot for a free floating tenon (aka a spline)
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Preparing a brace notch in a cedar post
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The Hundegger allows the post and beam frame to be cut far more precisely than other companies' frames, and in less time. That adds up to a post and beam house that’s better built, and costs less!
Insulated and vented pre-fabricated roof panels
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The staff at the manufacturing facility also has a great deal of pride in how their work impacts the environment. That’s why cut-offs from our post and beam manufacturing process are recycled locally, and made available at no cost to people who use them for fuel and a variety of crafts and other projects. The sawdust from the process is provided to local farmers, metal strapping and other materials are gathered and recycled and our tools are cleaned with citrus-based cleaners that won’t harm the environment.
Tools in the American Post & Beam fabrication shop
Take a Tour!
We’re so proud of the post and beam manufacturing process we have, that we invite anyone who is interested to stop in for a tour of our facilities. While at the manufacturing plant you’ll also be able to meet the talented designers who custom craft each and every floor plan. If you’d like to schedule a time to stop in for a tour please call us toll free at:
1-855-692-6533 or locally at 1-603-542-0700, or contact us using our contact form.