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Timber Frame Construction Details

There are many timber frame construction details from buying land to the finishing touches. Here you will find helpful articles on constructing timber houses.

Keys to Buying Raw Land

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Finding the perfect home site goes far beyond discovering a spot with a great view. Before you buy, read on for a few factors you may not have considered.
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How To: Avoid the pitfalls of private road ownership

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Many timber frame homes have private access. You need to know what you're getting into.
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The Joints That Make a Timber Home Strong

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The traditional, time-honored method of joining, or fastening, one timber to another is a hallmark and strength of timber framing. Here are some important joints.
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Stylish Timber Frame Home Staircases

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The first step to a stylish staircase begins with interesting design.
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10 Unforgettable Timber Home Windows

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Windows and window walls — and the light they usher in — often make the house. Enjoy these photos of our favorite timber frame home window options.
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Getting Started On Windows

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With different window options available for every room, it can be a little overwhelming to make decisions. Here’s what you need to know.
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Windows Q&A

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Since load-bearing walls are largely unnecessary in timber frame homes, fill your walls with glass to bring in as much natural light as possible.
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What’s in a Timber Frame Kit?

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If you’re trying to get a handle on what you’ll get when you buy a timber home package, start with this sample timber home kit package list.
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Timber Home Building Trends

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You'd think a traditional building method like timber-home construction would stay fairly static through the years—but nothing could be further from the truth. Here's what's hot (and what's not) in timber framing right now.
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Constructing the Frame of a Timber Home

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The major milestones of the timber-home frame construction process.
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8 Steps to Ensure a Smooth Timber Home-Building Process

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The planning’s done. The design’s finalized. The timber package is ordered. Now it’s time for you — or at least your builder — to get your hands dirty in the building process.
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Customizing a Timber Frame Home: Interview with Architect Jeremy Bonin

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Building a timber home masterpiece involves more than handing over your ideas to a design team; it requires a little homework and lots of collaboration.
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