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16×16 Funky Timber Frame Cabin

1 sqft. to 500 sqft., Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plans, Backyard Offices, Bungalow Plans, Cabin Plans, Event Pavilions, Hot Tub Shelters, Loft, Solar Roof Plans, Tiny House Plans / 2 Comments

If you are looking for a truly unique structure that will elevate the enjoyment of your outdoor space, look no further than this 16×16 Funky Timber Frame Cabin Plan! It measures 16 feet by 16 feet from outside to outside of the 8×8 posts. What makes this structure so unique is that the ridge connects diagonally between two corner posts. This creates dynamic triangular rooflines, and upper-level openings reminiscent of a ship’s prow.

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16×24 Cruck Timber Frame

1 sqft. to 500 sqft., Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plans, Backyard Offices, Bungalow Plans, Cottage Plans, Event Pavilions, Outdoor Kitchens, Pavilion Plans, Picnic Shelter, Plans for Sale, Pool House Plans, Ready-To-Raise™ Timber Frame Kit, Small Barns / 10 Comments

Would you like to create a truly spectacular space with a nod to history? This 16×24 cruck timber frame may be just what you need! Crucks, often used in medieval times as tithe barns, get their name from the long curved timbers that extend from the ground to the ridge.

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King Post Truss to Plate Connection

In the Shop, Roof Joinery, Timber Frame Joinery / Leave a Comment

The King Post Truss to Plate Connection is a crucial structural element in timber framing. The bottom chord is joined to the rafter using a traditional mortise and tenon joint at the point where the rafter meets the plate. This

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How To Incorporate Passive Solar Into My Timber Frame Home?

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Timber frame homes have a timeless charm, combining natural beauty with structural integrity. But while timbers create dramatic interiors and strong frameworks, they don’t inherently provide the thermal mass or airtightness needed for optimal energy performance—particularly when it comes to

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Mortise and Tenon With A Diminished Housing

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The “1” diminished housing joint is a specific type of mortise and tenon joint used primarily in timber framing. It involves a tenon (the projecting piece of wood) that fits into a mortise (the cavity) cut into another timber. The

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16×24 Saltbox Cabin

1 Bedroom, 500 sqft. to 1000 sqft., Bungalow Plans, Cabin Plans, Cottage Plans, House Plans, Loft, Plans for Sale, Ready-To-Raise™ Timber Frame Kit, Small Barns / Leave a Comment

This 16×24 saltbox cabin has a lot of potential for a moderately-sized frame! Because the saltbox roofline is created by one exterior wall being taller than the other, you get a generous ceiling height that even allows space for a second level.

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How to Get Your Timbers Graded or Stamped for Timber Framing

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Getting your timbers graded is a crucial step in timber framing, ensuring that the lumber you use meets structural and safety standards. Building codes and insurance companies often require graded timbers, and they provide assurance of the wood’s quality and

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Differences Between Pole Barns and Timber Frame Structures

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When deciding between a pole barn and a timber frame structure, it’s essential to understand the differences in construction, materials, durability, and usage. Pole Barns: Construction Method: Pole barns are built using a post-frame construction technique where poles are embedded

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30×36 Heavy Timber Barn Home

1500 sqft. to 2000 sqft., Barn Plans, Cabin Plans, House Barn Plans, Plans for Sale, Ready-To-Raise™ Timber Frame Kit / 2 Comments

This 30×36 Heavy Timber Barn Home has all the space to make a comfortable family home! There is plenty of headroom throughout most of the second floor because of the knee walls framing it.

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Wedged Mortise and Tenon Joint

Post to Beam Joinery, Timber Frame Joints / 6 Comments

The wedged mortise and tenon joint is a classic and enduring method in timber framing, known for its strength and durability. This joint consists of a tenon, or tongue, that fits snugly into a corresponding mortise, or cavity, cut into

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