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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.
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 wormy maple floor looking its best.
This Canadian cottage is complete, and it's a perfect combination of bicoastal style. Tour the modern waterfront home now!
These 4 different types of wood are the perfect building blocks for your next timber frame home.
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 some...
After tragedy struck a local rescue's horse barn, Oak Bridge Timber Framing came in to save the day.
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 sec...
The exterior of your timber frame is just as important as the inside.
A symbol of American tradition, backyard barns have become the place to be for good old-fashioned fun!
Here’s what you need t...
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 timb...
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 important...
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?
