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June 27 - July 5, 2009 - Boston Globe Story About Jack
May 10, 2009 - 2008 PA Energy Fest
September 19-21, 2008 - A Dojo Goes Up
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We're On Daily Remodel
Take look at one of our projects that has been featured on a popular construction website. And be sure to vote for us!
Kutztown Festival - June 27 thru July 5, 2009
Come see us at the 59th annual Kutztown Festival in Kutztown, PA.
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We are proud to be a featured presenter again this year at this historic event - bring the kids for a "mini barn raising" where we will be demonstrating the process of raising a barn by hand...little hands that is. All are welcome to participate.
Come out to meet the crew and see first-hand the technique and hand-cutting of a traditional timber frame!
We have a limited number of free tickets - click below to send us an e-mail requesting tickets - remember to include your name and address!
From the Kutztown Festival Website:
Bring your family to enjoy the finest in traditional crafts, food, music and folklife. Fun for all ages! 200 of Americas finest traditional craftsmen. Fascinating demonstrations and treasures you can take home.
Located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, the festival is just a short trip by car or bus from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other parts of the Northeastern United States.
Demonstrations will run the gamut from farming and gardening to churches and weddings. Other exhibits will focus on Pennsylvania-Dutch dialect and folklore, spinning and weaving, country cooks, blacksmiths, furniture, candles and more.
We're In The News! Methods and Materials at the 2008 Kutztown Festival
On June 30, 2008, the Reading Eagle printed a story about Methods and Materials at the Kutztown Festival - check it out!
Reading Eagle Website - Story About Us
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A PDF Version Of The Reading Eagle Story
Boston Globe Story About Jack - May 10, 2009
Read about how Jack Witherington, the owner and founder of Methods & Materials Building Company, created the company - if no less an authority than the Boston Globe felt that the story of Jack's success could be a source of inspiration for others, well, who are we to argue?
As Jack said in the article, "You only regret the things you never try."
The Boston Globe - Pursuing A Dream
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A PDF Version Of The Boston Globe Story
PA Energy Fest - September 19, 20 and 21, 2008
We were there in 2007 and 2008 - check it out! The PA Energy Fest in Kempton, PA. Hope to see you there!
The PA Energy Fest is a three-day festival about renewable energy, natural building construction, sustainable agriculture, land-use planning, forestry and healthy living practices in general. It features dynamic speakers, national exhibitors, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, vendors, live music and entertainment, children's activities, food and more.
A New Dojo Goes Up
We have just completed crafting and installing our portion of the Dojo project - the trusses, roof and related framework. It was very satisfying to help this owner's 35 year dreams come true by building this large backyard studio (the main room is 30 by 40 with no inner posts). Now our client and his friends can practice the martial art of Kendo in his own dojo.
Here's a link to the new "Dojo" page in our Portfolio: