Our passion and goal at Timber Frame HQ is to enable you to experience the strength and honest beauty of these sustainable structures. The heat of August is the perfect time to get out on the water. Get inspired by […]
Glue-laminated timber (glulam) is a structural engineered wood element commonly used for beams and columns in residential and commercial applications. Glulam is a highly visible form of mass timber in contemporary projects, with long spans framing signature designs that have […]
In large cities and suburbs, sewage effluent typically travels through a municipal sewer system and into a water treatment plant run by the local public health department.
When you need a beam longer than the sizes of your lumber, a scarf joint is the way to go. In this attractive half and bridled scarf joint, each beam is split longitudinally and connects to its partner with a mortise on one end and a tenon on the opposite end.
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 …
Wood scientist Ron Anthony and engineer Jim DeStefano collaborated to write a bulletin on “seasoning checks,” which are separations of the wood along the grain that occur as the wood dries. Although they may look dramatic, in some cases as a single, wide, and deep separation, seasoning checks are not defects; in fact, it’s rare to find a timber that does not have checks!
At Timber Frame HQ, it is our passion and our mission to help you experience the strength and honest beauty of these sustainable structures. What could be more soothing than to relax in a hammock surrounded by a beautiful and […]
