Structural Insulated Panels, known as SIPs, is not a new idea. The whole concept actually began in 1937 when the United State Forestry Service began a quest to conserve our forests. The building industry started looking at foam core paneling in the 1970s with renewed interest, and it has since developed into an energy and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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