Natural “Live Edge” Timbers

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Including natural timbers, also called live edge timbers, in your timber frame adds visual interest. They emphasize the connection to the trees used to create it. When the timber comes right from your build site it’s even more special. Poplar … Continued

Curved Timbers

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The dictionary defines a curve as a change from a straight line or shape into a smooth, rounded one. We define a curve as a method to add visual interest and personality to your timber frame.     Whether you … Continued

Barn Home

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This barn home was crafted from a dairy barn built in the 1850s in southeastern Indiana. The timber frame barn was built with a wide variety of hand hewn timbers. Chestnut, walnut, beech, white oak, red oak, poplar and maple … Continued

Homeowner Questions

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Building a house is an exciting, scary, satisfying and sometimes frustrating endeavor. The more you prepare in advance the more you can ensure an enjoyable process. Before even sitting down with a designer, an architect, a timber framer or a … Continued

For Architects

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The role of architect is critical for home building projects. A working knowledge of timber framing offers will allow you to integrate the structural strength this traditional method of building offers into your plans from the beginning stages of design. … Continued

SIPs in Timber Frames

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Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are often used in timber frame building. They are panels consisting of a rigid insulated foam core sandwiched between two structural boards. SIPs are strong, cost effective and energy efficient. While the cost of SIPs themselves … Continued

2013 Newsletter

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Some older (but still interesting) timber framing happenings! Click here to read the complete timber frame newsletterFeatured projects: Atlanta Athletic Club Custom table from salvaged antique pine