West Grove, PA – March 20, 2009:

West Grove, PA – Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jared Reich has earned Green Advantage® Certification. Intended primarily for individuals working in the construction industry, Green Advantage® complements and supports the LEED program. A LEED Innovation Credit can be granted if a significant percentage of a project’s building force is Green Advantage Certified prior to the commencement of construction.

“Many of our commercial clients are involved in LEED projects. As a designer, Jared took the initiative to achieve certification so that he could better understand the goals and concerns of our clients. The Green Advantage program is a terrific overview of sustainable construction; we plan to send the rest of our crew to the training to give them a working knowledge of green construction and to give them a stronger understanding of the LEED-NC program.” said Hugh Lofting.

Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc has long encouraged clients to incorporate passive solar and high R-value insulation into their designs. “Many of our clients are well versed in green building techniques and we are seeing a significant increase in demand for recycled and FSC certified timbers.” says Lofting.

For more about the Green Advantage® program see www.greenadvantage.org.

Company Information
For over 30 years, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc has been committed to the highest level of professionalism. Incorporating advanced technology with old world craftsmanship, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. is dedicated to hand-crafting energy-efficient homes and structures that are elegant and distinctive. One at a time.

Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. recently completed raising the glued laminated timber sanctuary roof truss system of the Pitman United Methodist Church in Pitman, New Jersey for W.S. Cumby & Son, Inc. Over 128 glued laminated timber pieces and 8,400 board feet on decking were assembled and installed above the sanctuary floor. “This project provided lots of challenges for our team but the lattice like ceiling is truly beautiful to look at now that it is complete,” says Hugh Lofting, company president.

Traditionally a hand-cut timber framing company, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing has developed strategic partnerships with several glued laminated manufacturers and has developed the in-house installation expertise to make large scale projects a part of the custom, personalized services it can offer clients.

“We are proud to have been a part of the Pitman UMC project and look forward to working on similar projects in the future,” says Lofting

Company Information

For over 30 years, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc has been committed to the highest level of professionalism. Incorporating advanced technology with old world craftsmanship, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. is dedicated to hand-crafting energy-efficient homes and structures that are elegant and distinctive. One at a time.