When you’re planning the electrical schematic for your new timber frame home, don’t forget about your home’s exterior and property. It’s important to consider where you need power and lighting, both now and in the future. It’s a lot easier to pre-plan for future electrical needs before your home is completed, rather than redoing and [...]
A Down and Dirty Timber Frame Tutorial
When builders and architects say “timber frame” what they mean is that the structure of an entire building or maybe just a portion of it is supported primarily by large wooden timbers that are joined with pegs or by other types of decorative joinery. Almost always, the walls of the structure are on the outside of the [...]
Episode 6 – Getting to the Heart of Timber Species with Will Beemer
In this episode we talk with Will Beemer from the Heartwood School about the different timber species that one can choose for their timber frame projects as well as the pros and cons of each one in a lightning round event. Will also talks in depth about the process that he goes through to choose the [...]
The Skinny on Timber Frame Pergolas
A pergola is a great addition to any home. It adds additional living space for family, entertaining and adds a valuable decorating opportunity to your property. When you are planning your pergola, a number of factors should be considered in your design scheme. Timber Frame vs Dimensional Lumber Timber framing uses much more substantial members [...]
Getting Apples to Apples Bids for Your Timber Frame Construction Project
A Request For Proposal is an invitation for timber frame companies and contractors to provide bids on work to be done in constructing your home. This competitive bidding process allows you to compare a number of different companies before making a decision and gives to the best chance to get apples to apples pricing. Some [...]
Selecting A General Contractor
Your general contractor is responsible for constructing your timber frame home. From the excavation of the foundation to the final walk-through, they are in charge of all aspects of the building process. Before signing your name on the dotted line, make sure of what the company is providing. The services a contractor provides can vary, [...]
Highlights – 2012 Eastern Timber Framer’s Guild Conference
Whew! What a whirl wind of activities and emotions over the past few days. Once again, I am sitting in the airport reflecting on the past 3 days of the Eastern Timber Framers Guild Conference just outside Washington, DC in Leesburg, VA. Meeting new and old friends and colleagues who all share a passion for [...]
5 Reasons to Build a Screened Porch
A timber frame screened porch is a welcoming feature that adds character and charm to a home. Here are five reasons why homeowners should consider building a screened porch: 1. Stop Pesky Insect Intruders The most obvious purpose for a screened porch is to thwart invading flies, mosquitoes and other unwelcome creeping guests from ruining [...]
Episode 5 – A Chat With Joel McCarty about the Timber Framers Guild
In this episode we talk with Joel McCarty the Executive Director of the Timber Framers Guild(TFG) about the organization and what it does. We go in depth about the upcoming TFG Conference in Leesburg,VA, the various projects that they have had this year as well as touch base and find out about the newly formed Apprenticeship Program. [...]
What Makes a TF Home a Cottage?
The fairy tale image of a timber frame cottage evokes thoughts of a cozy, charming retreat. Cottages offer a restful alternative to elaborate formal decor or austere contemporary design. While cottages exist with a variety of unique features drawing from centuries of architectural and cultural influence, they hold a timeless appeal. Cottages are typically smaller than the [...]
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5 Advantages to Building a Small Timber Frame Home Since 1970, the average size of a new home has nearly doubled, from an average ... -
Episode 3 – A 30 Minute Discussion About Timber Frame Engineering with a Master of the Craft I’m excited to be joined by David Hourdequin of D Remy and Co. an engineering ... -
Timber Frame Hybrids – What the Heck is a Hybrid Timber Frame? – Video Transcript Hey everyone! This is Brice with Timber Frame HQ. In this short video we are ... -
5 Exterior Lighting Tips For Your Timber Frame Home When you’re planning the electrical schematic for your new timber frame home, don’t forget about ... -
Episode 7 – A Chat with Jack Dickinson with Texas Timber Frames and the TF Podcast In this episode we talk with Jack Dickinson of Texas Timber Frames about their operation, ... -
How to Light a Timber Frame House – 5 Steps to Illuminate Your Home Lighting a timber frame house can certainly be a challenging aspect to the design of ... -
Timber Frame Construction Details – 3 Details That Will Make Your Timber Frame Unique In this video, we’ll take a look at some of the timber frame construction details ...
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Punch Up The Charm Factor Of Your Timbered Home If you’re considering a timber frame home, you’ve already got the charm factor going for ... -
How to Build A Deck For Function And Fun The snow has melted and spring flowers are peeking through the cold, damp soil. You’ve ... -
Running Wires in SIP’s – Concerns for the Homeowner When you’re building a conventionally framed home, you don’t think much about preplanning the electrical ... -
How to Incorporate Outdoor Spaces Into Your Home Spring is fast approaching, so our thoughts are turning to cool breezes, warm sun and ... -
A Spring To-Do List Although your timber frame home is low maintenance, there are still jobs that need attention ... -
How to Make a TF Tenon Using the Drop Cut Method :45 – Scoring the Lines 1:07 – Cutting of the ends 1:39 – Transferring the ... -
The Value an Architect or Designer Brings to Your Project Your home should be a reflection of you and your family. If you’re considering a ...
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