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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.
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Today’s hottest design trend — farmhouse style — is deeply rooted in the past.
We often take indoor air quality for granted, but the fact is the air inside your home could have more concentrated pollutants th…
Our “Welcome Home” series retreat is complete, ready to host friends and family and is much more than meets the eye.
Six tips to keeping your timber home nice and dry, no matter your climate
Join a structural engineer and a timber framer for a conversation about the evolution of the craft over 400 years. Tools, species…
Building a timber home calls for some serious decision-making. To help you make the most informed decision possible, we chatted w…
A reader writes in wondering where to put a chimney to get the most bang for their buck...
Structural insulated panels are among the most energy-efficient building products you can buy, boasting impressive R-values and e…
You’re on track to build your home this year. What do you need to discuss with your general contractor or builder before the sawd…
Attention to detail in the design and planning stages allowed this family vacation home to pass a trio of building inspections with ease.
After finalizing the design details, the next step in this Riverbend Timber Framing home’s journey to completion is to cut and raise the frame.
After laying the groundwork for success in Part 1 of our series, the Riverbend Timber Framing design team gets to work, crafting …
Our Welcome Home Series is back! This time, we follow a Florida couple’s dream of creating a second-home retreat for their grown …
Rick Paid is like the Indiana Jones of timber. One part adventurer, one part preservationist and one part visionary, he is sustai…
Figure out what kind of custom home you should build.
What goes on behind your four walls requires a lot of planning. Here’s how to get your systems straight.
Whoever builds the home, the best qualifications are that the person provide reliable, qualified subcontractors and that you feel…
Use this handy illustration as a guide to timber frame terminology:
Use this syllabus to better understand what to expect from the process of building your dream timber frame home. While it may be …
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) and timber frame homes mirror and reinforce each other’s strengths, from their sustainability …
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 worm…
Why you should consider building a timber frame home for you and your family.
