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Expert advice for building a timber frame home, including advice on timber frame construction, eco-friendly building, window options, framing & trusses, insulation tips, wood choices and construction site management.
What exactly is a naturally built timber home, and what sets it apart from other homes?
Wormy or ambrosia maple is known for its white and dark wood tones, but it can lose color over time. Here's how to keep your worm…
Why you should consider building a timber frame home for you and your family.
What are the pros and cons for an interior versus an exterior chimney? We’re working on a limited budget and need to build someth…
Jeff and Stephanie Bowes of Canadian Timberframes share three topics to address before choosing a timber provider.
This rustic barn structure was built to include two separate living spaces: a large area with a bar for entertaining, and a secon…
A symbol of American tradition, backyard barns have become the place to be for good old-fashioned fun!
Here’s what you need to …
Barn-style homes are having a big moment in the sun. Check out these tips and trends to help you achieve that look in your timber…
Are geothermal heat systems really as efficient and cost effective as you think?
In truss systems, engineering and art intersect, creating the open-concept designs that today's buyers seek. But more importantly…
Information and inspiration all in one place for your log, timber and hybrid home living needs.
Here are a few of our favorite options on how to use reclaimed materials in your timber frame.
Letting nature run its course on your timbers can help preserve energy and money at the cost of time and planning.
Construction runs smoothly thanks to a little forethought and attention to detail during the design phase.
What are the benefits of exotic hardwoods for exterior spaces, and are they worth the cost?
In the timber-frame construction process, there are a few steps and traditions not found in conventional home building, and they're all part of the charm and history of the timber-framing craft.
With its roots firmly planted in Old World Europe, the tradition of timber framing branched out to North America and grew strong.
Why plastic tubing is replacing copper water pipes in homes.
Learn about the uses of a pier-and-beam, or pier foundation, and the pros and cons to building this construction style.
Our Welcome Home Series is back! This time around we’re heading north, to Ontario’s picturesque “cottage country,” where we’ll follow one family’s timber-home project from start to finish. To get the inside scoop on what goes on during the custom home building experience, follow this step-by-step journey over the next four issues of Timber Home Living.
Solar tubes — also known as sun tubes or tubular skylights — can help to permanently light your home without using extra energy o…
Nature’s best heat and light source provides necessary warmth efficiently. Learn about passive solar design and how to incorporat…
Windows play a critical role in your timber home’s design. Think about it: Next to the shape and style
of the house, windows have the most influence on how a home looks to the outside world. They also connect your home to the outdoors by capturing the views, and protect against extreme weather and the elements.
When you’re designing a custom home, picking out flooring is one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make. Not only will different flooring materials affect the look and overall feel of a room, but they will have a big impact on your bottom line, too. As you’re shopping, be sure to consider all your options before deciding on what works best for your lifestyle and home.
These stunning wood floor trends will take your timber home to the next level.
Have you ever wished you had the inside scoop on what designers wished their clients knew before planning a custom home?
Davis Frame Co. co-founder and president Jeff Davis answers questions often asked about building a hybrid home.
So exactly what is a hybrid home? A hybrid home is designed and built from a pleasing combination various materials--for example,…
