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873 U.S. Route One
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 442-7938
Store Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: Closed

Insights from the yesteryear at Shelter Institute

Spaces are still available in our July Two Week Design Build Class. Come to Maine at the most beautiful time of year and enjoy two weeks of learning the best practices of housebuilding from the ground up! We'll cover everything from laying out your site to take advantage of its natural features and passive solar gain to foundation and septic design, framing, architecture, engineering, wiring and plumbing, insulation and energy efficiency. We'll even cook your lobster for you! Whether you are building a new house to avoid the energy crunch or trying to make your existing home better, this is the course for you! Check out the daily course schedule on our web site.
Since 1974, Shelter Institute has crafted hundreds of timber frames while teaching thousands of students sustainable building practices. From courses and quality tools to custom design-build services, we help you think, build, and live well.