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What Are the Types of Joinery for Timber Homes?

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.

Timber Framing 101: What is a Timber Frame House?

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.

Anatomy of a Small (and Smart) Timber Frame Home

At just over 2,000 square feet, this Colorado home showcases space planning at its finest.

Timber Home Destinations: Traverse City, Michigan

From cherry-picking to wine-tasting, snowshoeing to kiteboarding, there’s a little something for everybody in the midwestern town of Traverse City, Michigan.

Masonry Heaters and Bakeovens

Combining the ancient wonders of nature with innovative design and technology, Tulikivi masonry heaters bring energy-efficient warmth and character to any home.

The Beauty of Built-Ins

When a home employs the open-format layout popular in many timber homes, it can be even more difficult to find places to stash belongings. Enter the concept of custom built-ins in timber homes.

A Classic Timber Frame Home in Pennsylvania

The lure of wood drives one couple to build a classic timber frame home in central Pennsylvania.

Dream Destinations: Greene County, New York

Greene County, New York, is located in the Northern Catskills--making it the perfect place to build a remote mountain retreat.

Best Homes of the Year: Woodland Timber Frame

Best Homes of the Year: New Energy Work Timber Frames