If you’ve always wanted to build your own timber frame home but are overwhelmed by the idea, a timber frame kit from a reputable timber frame company might be just the solution you need. These kits include everything
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Kevin Simoes, Principal of Streamline Design Ltd., is a Registered Building Designer with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, as well as a LEED Accredited Professional. Located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Streamline Design specializes exclusively in the custom
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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
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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
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Building a timber frame home can be an intimidating and stressful venture. The benefits of making a construction schedule include keeping the project on track. Here are five reasons why a construction schedule is an important resource in the home-building process: 1.
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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
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If you choose to be an owner/builder for your timber frame house, you will be doing a lot of purchasing of materials. You will likely get to know your local hardware stores well. You may even get on a first
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Are you wondering, “Can I be an owner/builder for my timber frame house? ?“– 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
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Controlling Cost in a House – These days, people are looking for more and more ways to minimize costs. This is true for our daily expenditures, and this is also true for major expenditures like building a timber frame house. Building a
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The appraisal process – 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
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Once you’ve decided to build a timber frame structure, it’s never too early to begin considering your wood procurement. Your builder can help you develop plans and an accurate materials list. Finding and transporting large timbers can provide some challenging
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