SHELTER
DESIGN BUILD

Your home should free you.

Shelter Design Build offers a full suite of design build and engineering services. From custom-designed and super-insulated timber frame homes and structures, to Hennin Post and Beam pre-designed, finely crafted timber frame kits, or consulting services for your building project, Shelter Design Build is your source for innovative yet practical building solutions that reflect your lifestyle and goals. Read more...

SHELTER TOOLS

Still Looking for Just the Right Item for somone on your list?

We are always bringing in new tools in to help you find just the thing to get the job done and we have a great selection of the usual items. The right tool makes the job more fun and the finished-product better. We have some amazing new headlamps to help ring in the darkest season. Light up your life with a new headlamp!

Hard-to-Find Tools. Easy to Find.

Shop now at Shelter Tools.

SHELTER CLASSES

Can't make it to one of our in-person timber framing courses? Check out the online version!

Teaching people how to design and build their own homes since 1974! Students today come from all walks of life. We have architects, engineers and builders attending as well as home owners and owner builders. All attending for their own reasons. What they have in common is the desire to learn.

SHELTER REALTY

Still Looking for that perfect Maine Get Away?

Our latest listing in Arrowsic, Maine is a lovely established subdivision. It has Deep Water Dock Access, stone patio with outdoor fireplace, a backup generator, three-car garage with space for a workbench, an in-ground-heated pool, two-bedroom guest-space above the garage and so much more.

Contact info@shelterinstitute.com or 207-443-9905

COVID 19

We are open! Stop by to puruse our selection of Hard-to-Find Tools. If you prefer not to come in but still need something, call or send an email and we will run your item(s) to your car.

If you are placing an order online, we will get your shipment out to you the same day or the next business day. Now is a GREAT time to start your next project and we are here to help!

We have had to cancel some classes but we have also added classes to our schedule. If you are ready to learn how to timber frame right now, check out our online course!

UPCOMING CLASSES

11/6/2022 - Two-Week Design Build 10/16/2023 - Two-Week Design Build 10/28/2023 - Purely Post & Beam FULL CLASS SCHEDULE

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Custom built homes, open-plan kits, additions, barns, small buildings, and more!

Looking for the Online Course Log-in Page?

If you are interested in purchasing the online courseo or have purchased and are trying to get back to your class, select the link below!

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We Can Help You Find Your Maine Property

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Real Estate is like every other industry in Maine. This time of year through the end of January sees fewer activity but that means that it is a great time of year to consider the properties that are still on the market. If you don't see anything you like, ther will be an influx of property in February that will continue through the spring.

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