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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.
Construction is the most critical phase of the custom-home buying process, but it doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. Knowing how the process unfolds will allow you to preview the work ahead and know who’s responsible for making sure everything goes according to plan.
Thinking about building a hybrid home? Here are our expert tips on combining logs and timbers like a pro.
Understand the wall and roof choices for your timber home.
From conception to construction, building a deck that’s both fantastic and functional is totally doable - here's how.
What happens when one family takes the plunge and decides the time is finally right to build their timber-frame retreat?
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…
Vintage charm and one-of-a-kind character make reclaimed wood a winner with homeowners.
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…
The Olsens’ home is nearly complete thanks to creativity, collaboration and — of course — a few last-minute design decisions.
Planning tips from some of the top timber home designers in North America.
Three companies share their most popular designs — and the secrets for customizing them to suit you.
The answers to these 10 questions will help to get your project off to a running start when you're ready to start building a timb…
Building a hybrid home is one way to achieve the signature timber frame appearance while controlling overall costs.
Timber homes save you energy, time and money — from the outside in.
With their timber-home plans in hand, this family is finished laying the groundwork, and is ready to break ground and get their f…
The planning is done. The design is finalized. The timber frame has even been raised. Now it’s time to watch a dream become reali…
Our go-to guide for choosing the best windows for your timber home.
One of the most celebrated homebuilders in America, Tedd Benson is a true champion of the traditional timber-frame home — with a modern twist.
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a practical, economical and eco-friendly wall system. Here are 5 quick facts about SIPs an…
Dig into the world of timber frame homes with some essential terminology in our glossary!
Energy efficiency was the goal, but reclaimed materials and an eye for detail give this Montana mountain timber home a little fun…
A New England timber barn wins big with its highly efficient pre-fab design.
A reclaimed home in North Carolina showcases the beauty of recycled materials.
Reclaimed timbers help to minimize your carbon footprint while adding one-of-a-kind character to your home.
Insider tips for mastering your green remodeling project.
A timber framer builds his home on a tight budget, trading square footage for space and special touches in a few important places.
The right windows and doors will go a long way toward boosting your home’s energy efficiency and comfort.
With legislation phasing out traditional incandescent light bulbs, it's time to brush up on your energy-efficient light bulb opti…
