Since you know you want a timber frame, you have probably already spoken to these companies, but if not, I would put Bensonwood, Timberpeg and Davis Frame on your list of folks to meet. All are reputable and all are based in NH. Lakes Region general contractors that one or more of these timber frame companies say they have worked with include: Cargill, Cormack, Blue Water, Dave Wakefield, Ridgeview Construction and probably others I can't remember. Bensonwood may also GC homes in the area. Your other dilemma will then be who should design your home - the timber frame company's architects/designers, the general contractor's designers, or an independent architect. That will depend on your situation and who you are most comfortable with, but it sounds like you are on the right track in looking for folks that have worked on timber frames before since there are some unique design and construction issues with them as you know. Good luck with the process - timber frames are gorgeous - I'm sure you are getting excited about it.
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