Log homes and timber frame homes are structures that are built to last. These buildings can potentially last for centuries and are beautiful and dramatic showcases for builders and homeowners alike. In lieu of dimensional lumber, both methods use solid timber construction materials. These buildings, with their massive timbers and self-supporting frames, do not require [...]
How to Make and Use Curved Knee Brace Stock
I was teaching timber framing to a group of students, and we were holding bimonthly sessions. One session only one student showed up. He and I talked over what could we do that was interesting or different for us to do. We decided we’d cut some curved knee brace stock from a curved log that [...]
Transcript of Video – Timber Frame Trusses – The 5 Basic Truss Types
Hello this is Timber Frame HQ and in this short video we are going to talk about the five basic types of timber frame trusses and review them. Now while there are dozens of variations off of these five designs they do represent the majority of trusses used today. The first one is the common [...]
The Six Steps in Getting a Timber Frame Kit
Getting a timber frame is not very difficult and folks enjoy the process. Below I have outlined six steps that each timber frame project goes through help you to understand how to get a timber frame kit yourself. I am sure your path you take may deviate a little but I think you’ll find this [...]
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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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