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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.
A timber framer builds his home on a tight budget, trading square footage for space and special touches in a few important places.
The right windows and doors will go a long way toward boosting your home’s energy efficiency and comfort.
With legislation phasing out traditional incandescent light bulbs, it's time to brush up on your energy-efficient light bulb opti…
Forget high-tech gadgetry or the latest green-washing trend. These eco-friendly home design basics will prime any home for increased efficiency.
When the time comes to picking a timber frame roof, make sure you are informed. Here are the pros and cons of some popular option…
The things you need to do before you start talking to your timber frame professional.
Increase your new or existing home's energy efficiency with these 5 money-saving tips!
Increase your new or existing home's energy efficiency and save money with these 5 steps.
Planning energy efficiency before a home is built eases the amount of retrofitting that will have to be done later. Consider these 15 tips when choosing everything from your floor plan to your appliances.
With different window options available for every room, it can be a little overwhelming to make decisions. Here’s what you need t…
Since load-bearing walls are largely unnecessary in timber frame homes, fill your walls with glass to bring in as much natural li…
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.
Developing a positive relationship with your contractor is a key to keeping headaches to a minimum.
Want a home that's good for your budget and good for the planet? Then read on for our top 5 tips for eco-friendly designs.
How creative can you really get with natural building materials?
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These 4 different types of wood are the perfect building blocks for your next timber frame home.
After tragedy struck a local rescue's horse barn, Oak Bridge Timber Framing came in to save the day.
The exterior of your timber frame is just as important as the inside.
Why straw bales are increasingly popular for timber-home walls.
The joinery in your frame not only connects and secures the timbers,
but also plays a role in transferring the loads and stresses of your house from one frame to another. All of the many types of joints are designed
for specific functions. Some of the most common are described here.
Meticulously crafted and beautiful, timber frame homes are also versatile, energy-efficient and sturdy. But what exactly makes timber framing so unique? We cover everything you need to know about how modern design meets traditional craftsmanship in today’s timber frame homes.
Expert advice during the building process takes the Olsens’ timber-frame project from good to great.
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 frame kit package list.
