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.
The texture of your timbers is an integral part of your home’s frame.
The ancient Japanese heat treatment of Shou Sugi Ban is the latest trend in wood homes.
The details of each variety may seem small, but their effect is huge.
What exactly is a naturally built timber home, and what sets it apart from other homes?
Jeff and Stephanie Bowes of Canadian Timberframes share three topics to address before choosing a timber provider.
Letting nature run its course on your timbers can help preserve energy and money at the cost of time and planning.
What are the benefits of exotic hardwoods for exterior spaces, and are they worth the cost?
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.
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…
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.
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…
How creative can you really get with natural building materials?
These 4 different types of wood are the perfect building blocks for your next timber frame home.
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.
