The Tale of the Tower: Building a Timber Frame Observation Tower in Greenwich, CT

Watch the story of this unique project that will leave you smiling at the end. Made of Alaskan yellow cedar glulam timbers-one of the most durable wood species in the world, perfect for the outdoor environment-and locally sourced black locust decking, this timber frame observation tower was a dream come true for our customer in Greenwich, CT. From the top of the 24' tower, you can see Long Island Sound and New York City. Our crew had a ton of fun designing, building, and raising this unique project and we can’t wait for the next one!
Features of the Timber Frame Observation Tower
• 24' tall structure made of Alaskan yellow cedar glulam timbers
• 9' x 10' platform with locally sourced black locust decking
• Powder-coated handcrafted steel railings
• Built-in benches
• 30-step ladder
• Mortise & tenon timber frame joinery
Great Country Timber Frames
Timber Framing & Commercial Projects
860-454-9103
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[@shanek6582]

You should have ran a nut down on each bolt in the concrete, then a washer, then the tower feet, then another washer and bolt. Crazy the fine tuning you can do with plumb, at time of build and 20 years later just by adjusting those nuts. Then when you get it perfect, you’ll grout underneath in the gap. Been building water towers for 25 years.

[@ChrisMorales1979]

You all continue to amaze me with your barns and your unique custom builds! Is there anything you can't design and build?!?!?!? Kudos to TBY!!

[@GreatCountryTimberFrames]

Thank you for the kind words. Stay tuned for more!

[@chrishayes5755]

id put a sealed glass dome up top with a massive telescope :) nice work guys

[@jonathanbuford1793]

Think I would put it at the top excellence in craftsmanship 👍😁

[@danielbrowniel]

WHere is your telescope bro? I would not build one of these unless I had a $80,000 catadioptric telescope.

[@8yerbrain]

I want to build a tiny home on top of a tower like this. Like those old firewatch towers the forestry services used to use.

[@GreatCountryTimberFrames]

That would be so cool!

[@MidnightSunshine27]

Hello, funny, greetings from México as well. This tower is amazing and it looks safe and well built..Great job!

[@GreatCountryTimberFrames]

Thanks! It was such a cool, unique project.

[@enoch327]

Not exactly diy. But you all have given me some good ideas.

[@Brian-co5qi]

For what that cost I could just buy that lift. If I bought the lift I could park it anywhere anytime and lift lol🤣

[@moms762]

Curious if the Tower belongs to the house on the hill? If so, the Top still appears to be lower than the House itself and would have been better up on top of the hill by the house.

[@GreatCountryTimberFrames]

No, the tower doesn't belong to the house on the hill, thus the location on the highest point of the property.

[@jonathanbuford1793]

Amazing what you can do if you have money to do it🤔👋

[@Smashingpumpins]

amazing

[@juantransportador]

HELLO from chihuahua mexico, thank you for the video, I have a question, how much is for a tower like this? GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

[@GreatCountryTimberFrames]

If you're interested in something like this, the first step is to contact us via our website: www.gctimberframes.com/contact/

[@PatrickPereira]

I would love to replicate this in my new home in the Philippines. How do I order one ?

[@jzjzjzj]

tell me how much this specific one costed to build please?

[@bradwoolfwoodcraftanddesig2443]

What is the brand and model of the post bases?

[@JuliaPreece]

Are you able to share any drawing details for this and the carousel building please?

[@GreatCountryTimberFrames]

No, sorry. If you’re interested in having us build a timber frame tower or carousel building for you, feel free to get in touch with the experts by contacting us on our website. Thank you. www.thebarnyardstore.com/structures/custom-timber-frame

[@capitalistkid5781]

What is the cost of this? This is great looking.

[@GreatCountryTimberFrames]

Thank you. Best way to get a cost is to get in touch with the experts directly. You can contact us online here: www.thebarnyardstore.com/about-us/contact-us

[@bentonrp]

Real good job and well done video!! And uhh... I dunno whose house that is at 2:43... but I wish someone would wiggle a feather under his arm, he'd sign his house over to me, and that way... we can Both be... a little tickled! =D

[@scottthomas5819]

😎

[@Twcrossranch]

Would 36’ tall 12x16 be possible to build ? How can I get in contact with you

[@GreatCountryTimberFrames]

We are custom builders, so if you can dream it, we can timber frame it. Best way to get in touch with us is via our website: www.thebarnyardstore.com/about-us/contact-us

[@bradwoolfwoodcraftanddesig2443]

What is the brand and model of those post bases?

[@shanek6582]

Custom built by a welder/fabricator, then powder coated.