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Planning a timber frame home involves more than just the floor plan; here you'll find expert advice on everything you need to get started, including budgeting, buying land, choosing wood, specifying a timber frame style, and more.
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!
Take it one step at a time, and use these 12 tips to create a floor plan that will satisfy you now and in the future.
Use these questions as a way to organize the daunting process of building a timber home.
Use this checklist to make sure you find the right piece of property for your timber home.
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.
Design a personalized space dedicated to what you love to do and get inspired by these fun examples.
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...
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...
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...
Choosing timber-frame appropriate stains and sealants will ensure your home is as strong as it is stunning.
