Lighting a timber frame house can certainly be a challenging aspect to the design of your home however as we look at these five proven steps you will not only be able to highlight your timber frame but make sure you don’t blow the budget doing so. Many folks including the electrician may look at [...]
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 going to look at what a hybrid timber frame is and how you can utilize this construction method to bring warmth and comfort into your home. To get to the skinny on the definition of what a hybrid timber frame [...]
How Do I Incorporate Passive Solar Into My Timber Frame House
Timber frame homes have a long history that can be seen in medieval and Tudor buildings throughout Europe. Timber framing eliminates the need for the typical studs in house framing and allows builders to fill in the gaps with a variety of materials. Today this same timeless design can be as energy efficient as it [...]
Purchasing Your Materials for Your Timber Frame House – Timber Frame DIY
If you choose to be an owner/builder for your timber frame house, you will likely get to know your local hardware stores well. You may even get on a first name basis with the employees of the big box stores. It can be both fun and terrifying at the same time figuring out not only [...]
Timber Frames and Green Building
When you build a timber frame, chances are you’ll be building a green home without even knowing it. However, if sustainability is a priority for your building project, then you’ll be glad you chose a timber frame home. Beyond incorporating green measures like high-efficiency appliances and regulated lighting systems, timber frame buildings, by its nature, [...]
Benefits of a Walkout Basement in Your Timber Frame House: Gaining the Extra Space Without Additional Expense
When evaluating the design of a timber frame house, an often overlooked area is the basement. Basements are typically used as a utility space and for heating and cooling units. A walkout basement is an excellent way to add value and living space to a timber frame house.Walkout basements, sometimes called daylight basements, are in [...]
Why Build a Timber Frame House?
In recent economic times, a resurgence of an old tradition has seen new light. Many people throughout the country are discovering new innovative ways of living a more self sufficient lifestyle. And those looking to build are choosing timber frame house plans to build their new homes from.These savvy individuals have learned that newer modern [...]
Lighting a Timber Frame – Thoughts and Practice
Lighting a timber frame house is a bit more challenging that lighting an ordinary one. In the interiors of a timber frame house kit, you can actually see the timber beams and posts on the ceilings and walls. These are exposed on purpose, and if lighted properly they can look very pretty indeed. However, the [...]
Can I Be an Owner/Builder for my Timber Frame House? – Timber Frame DIY
Owner builders are people that enjoy a challenge and want to build their own timber frame house, either by contracting out the work or doing it all themselves. Most are also looking to save some money on contractor fees and gain control of the building process. Most owner builders act as their own contractor. Some [...]
Controlling Cost in a Timber Frame House Kit
These days, people are looking for more and more ways to minimize costs. This is true for the daily expenditures we spend on our day to day living, and this is also true for major expenditures like building a timber frame house kit. Building a house is an important step – one that involves a [...]
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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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