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Smart solutions for living large in your small timber home.
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.
At just over 2,000 square feet, this Colorado home showcases space planning at its finest.
The lure of wood drives one couple to build a classic timber frame home in central Pennsylvania.
Greene County, New York, is located in the Northern Catskills--making it the perfect place to build a remote mountain retreat.
The almost 400-year-old frame isn't the only thing catching people's attention in America's oldest timber house.
Understanding the basics of post and beam construction.
In our first-ever Readers’ Choice Awards survey, we presented close to 150 entries in more than nine different categories to our more than 4,500 Facebook friends and had them vote for their favorites. Here we share the runners-up. Enjoy!
Your home's fireplacement is serious business. In this photo gallery we share 9 of the all-time best fireplaces to heat up any timber home.
We highlight three universal reasons why cabins are still so popular.
Donald Parsons of Appalachian Log Structures shares his observations on design trends, frequently asked questions, budget challenges and more.
Bring on the style with our favorite door pictures for every part of your timber home.
A primer on the subtle art and science of designing a timber home plan that flows seamlessly from one space to the next.
The Heritage Design, a three-bedroom timber home plan from Texas Timber Frames.
A British Columbia couple uses local materials and new friends to construct a dream timber home.
