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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.
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 exampl...
Need more space? Adding on to your timber home can save you dollars — and make a lot of sense.
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You'll want to think about how you'll maintain your timber home for vacation and retirement as you age.
The joinery in your frame not only connects and secures the timbers,
but also plays a role in transferring the loads and stres...
You may find it useful to have a better understanding of the basics of a timber frame—from the wood species used to the joints ...
Meticulously crafted and beautiful, timber frame homes are also versatile, energy-efficient and sturdy. But what exactly makes ...
Construction is the most critical phase of the custom-home buying process, but it doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. Kn...
Thinking about building a hybrid home? Here are our expert tips on combining logs and timbers like a pro.
Understand the wall and roof choices for your timber home.
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From conception to construction, building a deck that’s both fantastic and functional is totally doable - here's how.
What happens when one family takes the plunge and decides the time is finally right to build their timber-frame retreat?
A timber frame is a home that uses a frame structure of large posts & beams instead of the 2X4-stud “stick frames” that are typ...
Strong and stylish, trusses hold their own. Learn how to pick the best timber home truss system for you.
Vintage charm and one-of-a-kind character make reclaimed wood a winner with homeowners.
