Although your timber frame home is low maintenance, there are still jobs that need attention on a regular basis. If you set up a quarterly schedule of maintenance tasks and inspections, you won’t suddenly be bombarded with a to-do list that’s overwhelming. Divide your tasks into projects for spring, summer, fall and winter so you’re [...]
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 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 [...]
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 4 – Digging Into General Contracting with Eric Morley
In this episode my guest will be Eric Morley with Carolina Timberworks, a contractor and timber framer. We are going to dig into what a contractor is, the process of getting one, talk about the DIY home builder, his thoughts on the timber frame industry and where he sees it going. We follow it all up with a tip [...]
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 [...]
4 Tips on Working With Your Local Building Code Office With Your DIY Timber Frame Construction Project
One of the responsibilities on being the owner builder of a new timber frame home is to insure that the house complies with local codes, DHEC (environmental control), zoning, etc… This typically takes longer than one usually allots and there is a specific order for getting your permits. Start early in learning the process of [...]
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, [...]
Timber Frame DIY – Material Handling and Workspace Design for Your Timber Frame Construction Project
The term material handling is used for the process of moving timbers in and out of the shop and around the yard. A lot of time and muscle can be spent on material handling. A timber framer can never just touch a piece of wood once and consider it done until raising. Timbers will have [...]
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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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