CMHC Housing Design Catalogue
How Tamlin Works with CMHC Home Designs Tamlin can supply prefabricated house packages for any of the CMHC designs and deliver them directly to your building site. Our team will work closely with you to...
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Explore helpful articles about designing and building a Tamlin home, from early planning and home design through construction and completed projects. Find practical information, project stories and ideas to help you plan your own home.
Builder Spotlight: Pres-Ice Builders Ltd
Tamlin has worked with Pres-Ice on several exciting projects, including our stunning custom timber frame home at Bridge Lake. We are now collaborating with them again for the same client to design and build a...
Pacific Northwest Gambier Retreat: A Forever Home in the Making
After marrying in 2021, this couple decided to trade in California for the Pacific Northwest and build the perfect home for their retirement. Soon after, they discovered a hidden gem of a property just a...
Coastal California Living: A Custom Gambier Home
If you could live every day with this view, wouldn’t you? That’s exactly what this couple envisioned when they decided to build their forever home on the California coast. After years of living in places...
Builder’s Guide to Tamlin Prefab Homes: What to Expect
Prefabrication isn’t just about building faster. It’s about planning better, executing with precision, and giving builders the tools they need to stand out in a competitive market. At Tamlin, we work with builders to simplify...
Where Coastal Dreams Meet Craftsmanship: A Magical Georgia Strait Build in Washington
A Prefabricated Home That Blends Design with Nature Built for the Land, Designed for the View Located on a picturesque 5-acre wooded bluff in Brinnon, Washington, this stunning custom prefab home – built from Tamlin’s...
PRE-INSULATED WALL PANELS
Build Your Pre-Fabricated Home Smarter with Pre-Insulated Wall Panels Efficient. Compliant. Built to Perform. Tamlin’s Pre-Insulated Wall Panel option is a high-performance framing solution engineered for today’s energy-efficient construction. Precision-built in Canada and shipped worldwide,...
Tariff Update – Tamlin’s House Packages remain Tariff Free
Updated: Oct 15, 2025 – In recent months, trade between Canada and the U.S. has been marked by uncertainty, with new tariffs affecting various industries and products. Many homeowners and builders have faced challenges due...
Balancing Creativity and Compliance: Designing a Home Under HOA Design Requirements
Designing a home in a community governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA) comes with specific challenges and considerations. HOAs often have strict guidelines regarding architectural styles, materials, colors, landscaping, and more to maintain a cohesive...
A Stunning Sequel: From Gambier Island to the Sunshine Coast
Update: This Sunshine Coast waterfront custom home is now nearing completion. See the latest project update, including finished exterior photos, ocean-view interiors, and construction progress from the challenging coastal site. There’s nothing more rewarding than...