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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.
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...
Since load-bearing walls are largely unnecessary in timber frame homes, fill your walls with glass to bring in as much natural ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
