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 [...]
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 [...]
5 Benefits of Making a Construction Schedule
Building a timber frame home can be an intimidating and stressful venture. A construction schedule helps keep the project on track. Here are five reasons why a construction schedule is an important resource in the home-building process: 1. Open Communication With Your Contractor Laying out a schedule before you build your home puts you and the [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Show Me the Money! The Appraisal Process for Your New Timber Frame Home
Unless you are sitting on a sum of disposable cash (and most of us unfortunately are not), getting a bank loan will be one of the starting points to getting your timber frame house kit. Banks rely on the appraisals of licensed appraisers to determine whether the amount of money you are asking for is [...]
Wood Procurement – Timber Frame DIY
Once you’ve decided on building a timber frame structure yourself, it’s never too early to begin considering of your wood procurement. Your builder can help you develop plan and an accurate materials list. Finding and transporting large timbers can provide some challenging moments but it can be as easy as making a few calls to [...]
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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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