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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.
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) and timber frame homes mirror and reinforce each other’s strengths, from their sustainability to the swiftness with which they come together due to precision manufacturing.
It's the details that make all the difference after all!
The details of each variety may seem small, but their effect is huge.
Timber frame construction has been used for centuries and is increasingly popular today – here’s why.
What are the biggest differences between conventional and naturally built homes?
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 wo...
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.
