Designing Your Perfect Timber Frame Vacation Home
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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Planning and Prep
How To Convert An Old Barn Into A Barndominium
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 …
Timber Frame Finishes Simplified
Many times timber frame home owners, craftsmen, and builders will liken the timbers used in building a house with fine furniture. While the craftsmanship and detail that goes into these structures are often comparable to furniture construction, the timber frame …
How Much Does A Timber Frame Cost?
Why is it so difficult to answer this question?Timber Frame/House Budget Calculator5 Factors that Affect the Cost of Building a Timber Frame16 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Building a Timber FrameWhy is it so difficult to answer this question?One …
Finding, Vetting, and Selecting A General Contractor
Finding A ContractorContractors Responsibilities Checklist20 Questions to Ask your ContractorSelecting a general contractor for your timber frame home is a very important decision. Your general contractor is responsible for constructing your timber frame home. From the excavation of the foundation …
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Your Timber Frame Home – Maximizing Its Home Energy Rating
When planning your home, you are undoubtedly aware of the high-energy efficiency a timber frame house provides. However, obtaining an Energy Star qualification ensures a number of benefits that are both intrinsic and monetary.
Timber Frame Layout Methods
Timber frame layout is pretty simple, in concept. Just put the marks in the right places, then cut to the marks … maybe a bit intimidating when faced with a bundle of timbers for the first time without someone else to take the lead. We’ve all been there…
Fitting Up A Knee Brace
Anyone interested in timber framing should be familiar with Tedd Benson’s first book. Published in 1980, it became the Bible for timber framers, and there’s a lot of useful information. Since then, timber framing has come a long way in terms of the available tools…
Log vs Timber Frame Homes: What is the Difference?
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.
Getting Apples to Apples Bids for Your Timber Frame Construction Project
A Request For Proposal is an invitation for timber frame companies and contractors to provide bids on work to be done in constructing your home. This competitive bidding process allows you to compare a number of different companies before making …
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