Lighting has the transformative power to elevate the beauty and functionality of your timber frame pavilion. Whether you’re envisioning a cozy haven for evening gatherings…
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The word “barndominium” is a combination of the words “barn” and “condominium”. The phrase “barndominium” was first introduced in the 1980’s by Karl Nilsen, a real estate…
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The allure of a timber frame home is timeless. These structures offer a rustic, cozy ambiance, modern conveniences, and luxury design elements, making them perfect for a vacation home.
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The truss system is the basic building block of a timber frame home. It’s one of the most memorable features and one of the first images that comes to mind when someone thinks of a timber frame structure.When you’re planning
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If you want to combine the timelessness of a historic structure with the comforts of a modern home you might want to convert an old barn into a barndominium. Converting an old barn frame into a new residence or outbuilding
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A barn is often defined as an agricultural storage building; however, these structures are not limited by such a simple description. Barns can be built in a variety of different styles and for an almost limitless number of purposes.
Necessity is the mother of invention. Born in Europe, cross-laminate timber (CLT) was developed as large timbers became more difficult to source and as an alternative to non-wood construction. CLT made its way to North America.
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If you were asked to pick the most functional room in your home, what would you say? A lot of people might think it’s the kitchen, which is certainly a valid choice. After all, it’s one space that you couldn’t
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It is increasingly common to see news articles and blog posts about intrepid small-home owners and the ingenious solutions they use in building their space-saving houses. Like most people, you probably spent a few minutes looking through the photos and
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Lighting a timber frame house is a bit more challenging than lighting an ordinary one. In the interiors of a timber frame, you can actually see the timber beams and posts on the ceilings and walls. These are exposed on
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