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Timber Home Wood Options

There are many timber wood options to choose from when buying or building a post and beam home. Here's a look at some of the options for wood species, styles, uses, wood treatments and more for your timber frame home.

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Design Details: Choosing the Texture of Your Timbers
The texture of your timbers is an integral part of your home’s frame.
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What is Shou Sugi Ban?
The ancient Japanese heat treatment of Shou Sugi Ban is the latest trend in wood homes.
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How to Choose the Right Wood Species for Your Home
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What You Need to Know About the Most Common Wood Species
The details of each variety may seem small, but their effect is huge.
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What is a Natural Timber Home?
What exactly is a naturally built timber home, and what sets it apart from other homes?
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What You Need to Ask Your Timber Provider Before You Hire
Jeff and Stephanie Bowes of Canadian Timberframes share three topics to address before choosing a timber provider.
Why Air-Dried Timbers Will Save You Energy
Why Air-Dried Timbers Will Save You Energy
Letting nature run its course on your timbers can help preserve energy and money at the cost of time and planning.
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Are Exotic Hardwoods Worth the Cost?
What are the benefits of exotic hardwoods for exterior spaces, and are they worth the cost?
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Hybrids Homes: The Perks of Combining Logs and Timbers
Thinking about building a hybrid home? Here are our expert tips on combining logs and timbers like a pro.
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Wall & Roof Options for Timber Frame Homes
Understand the wall and roof choices for your timber home.
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What’s a Timber Frame?
A timber frame is a home that uses a frame structure of large posts & beams instead of the 2X4-stud “stick frames” that are typic…
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Using Reclaimed Wood in Timber Home Design
Vintage charm and one-of-a-kind character make reclaimed wood a winner with homeowners.
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4 Steps for Buying or Building a Timber Home
Follow these fundamentals, and you’ll be on the road to timber home perfection. These steps will show you how to buy or start bui…
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Old Timbers Add Charm to a Reclaimed Home
A reclaimed home in North Carolina showcases the beauty of recycled materials.
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Reclaimed Timber: The Benefits of Recycled Materials
Reclaimed timbers help to minimize your carbon footprint while adding one-of-a-kind character to your home.
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Four Options for Timber Frame Roof Materials
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…
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Getting Creative with Natural Materials
How creative can you really get with natural building materials?
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4 Types of Wood Used for Timber Frames
These 4 different types of wood are the perfect building blocks for your next timber frame home.

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