Your home should be a reflection of you and your family. If you’re considering a timber frame home as an expression of your style, taste and lifestyle, an architect’s design that’s based on your input will certainly make your home the dream house you’ve always wanted. Why You Need An Architect or Designer? Even if [...]
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, a special project that they produced this past year and his new podcast called The Timber Frame Podcast. This show was also aired on his podcast since he turned the table on me and asked me about my design business and what [...]
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, [...]
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 firm in the mountains of North Carolina. I’ve been working with David for a number of years on several timber frame projects and I thought it he would be a good candidate to be on the show to discuss timber [...]
Episode 2 – What is a Timber Frame?
Today’s show is all about what a timber frame is, how much they cost and the process of getting one. Our guests today will be Stephen Morrison with Moresun Woodworking, he gave me my first job as a timber framer in his shop and he puts it all on the table in my first interview on the [...]
A Look at the 2012 Western Timber Framer’s Guilds Conference
I am sitting here in the San Francisco Airport looking back and reflecting on the past few days. You see, I just attended the Timber Framer’s Guild Western Conference just outside Monterey Bay at the Asilomar Conference Center. It always amazes me just how much I enjoy hanging out and talking with a group of [...]
Transcript of Video – Timber Frame Costs – Why is it Difficult to Estimate the Cost Right Off the Bat
Hello this is Timber Frame HQ and in this short video we are going to talk about timber frame costs and why it is difficult for a timber frame company to give you hard and fast number during your first discussions with them. There are several reasons why this question is not only hard to [...]
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, [...]
How To Finish The Interior Of A Timber Frame House or Bungalow
So your timber frame house or bungalow has been raised, what now? The next step is to work on its enclosures. You can expect your timber framing company to also take care of the enclosures of your timber frame house. Most of the timber framing companies today are already using structural insulated panels also known [...]
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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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