When you’re building a conventionally framed home, you don’t think much about pre-planning the electrical system. Sure, you may talk about having enough outlets in the kitchen, or that your hobby room has ample power for your various lights and […]
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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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Timber Frame Post Detail for a precast concrete foundation wall system called Superior Walls, which architects and builders often use. Visit Superior’s website for more information.
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:45 – Scoring the Lines 1:07 – Cutting of the ends 1:39 – Transferring the tenon lines down the end of the timber 2:07 – Making the drop cuts down the face of the timber 2:43 – Cutting the shoulders
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Your home should be a reflection of you and your family. If you’re considering a timber frame home as an expression of your style, taste and lifestyle, an architect’s design that’s based on your input will certainly make your home
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Dropping a timber post through the floor system is often necessary – here is a floor system post pocket detail showing one method.
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Vacuuming is one of those jobs that no one likes to do. While it doesn’t rank with bathroom cleaning as a least favorite chore, it’s a job that is physically demanding. If you have several levels in your home, that also
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“What tools do you use as a timber framer?” So I’ve kind of broken them up into four different sections. The first one is chisels. The second one is going to be planes. Then we’re going to talk about measuring
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Although the kitchen is primarily a functional space to prepare meals, it is much more than a place to cook. Today’s timber frame kitchen is a multi-purpose area that often acts as an informal dining room, office, study area, play
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In this episode, we talk with Jack Dickinson of Texas Timber Frames about their operation, a special project that they produced this past year and his new podcast called The Timber Frame Podcast. This show was also aired on his podcast since
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When you’re planning the electrical schematic for your new timber frame home, don’t forget about your home’s exterior lighting and landscape illumination. It’s important to consider where you need power and lighting, both now and in the future. It’s a
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Creating a lookout in the gable of a home creates a dramatic effect both visually and structurally. Here is a timber frame lookout detail.
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