Timber frame houses that are L-shaped help solve a variety of architectural challenges. This can include addressing privacy concerns in crowded areas and future-proofing homes for aging or disabled family members. This contemporary timber frame home impressed local planners and satisfied the homeowners’ desire for a warm, energy efficient dwelling. They used timber frame company …
Stacked log cabins are a great choice for those who want to build a traditional log home. This construction method uses a mix of handcrafted and milled logs, depending on the preparation mode. The logs are stacked course by course to form the walls. They are tightly notched, which minimizes gaps and doesn’t require chinking. …
Our log cabins are constructed from thick interlocking logs as standard. This gives you a stronger building with the option to add extra insulation. Our log cabin doors and windows are made from joinery-made timber with morticed and tenoned joints. This is a time-honoured traditional joining technique used throughout the construction of timber windows and …
Log cabins are the ideal place for a tranquil retreat. One owner said she finds that spending time in her log cabin rejuvenates her energy level. Residential log cabins are a great choice for those who love a natural architectural style and sustainable way of living. Many customers choose to live in them permanently. Cedar …
For a rustic look, nothing beats the stunning natural beauty of wood cladding. Whether used on cabins, homesteads or even commercial projects, the stunning look of waney edge cladding has a charm all of its own. This 18m2 cabin features a mix of Red Cedar shingles and Oak waney edge on the front wall. A …
Modern timber frame cabins are designed to reflect the natural beauty of their surroundings. They feature open layouts, oversized windows that frame landscape views and beautiful angled timber roof trusses. Modern timber frames can incorporate steel components in their design to create a striking contrast with the wood. This style of modern mountain home also …
Oak framed buildings are a tried and tested building technology. They are held together using traditional mortice and tenon, lap and dovetail joints. Green oak frames are unseasoned, and this means that they will shrink throughout their first couple of years. However, this is a totally natural process and doesn’t weaken the timber. Structural Strength …
Log homes are extremely energy efficient. They cost less to heat and cool and require fewer load bearing walls, leaving the space open for windows and doors. While both log cabins and timber frame log homes are made from wood, the latter is more flexible in design. Here’s why. 1. Aesthetics There’s something about a …
Timber frame homes are typically built to be energy efficient. They feature thick walls that are often insulated and have strong nailing surfaces. The heavy timber beams and trusses work as a unit to carry the floor and roof loads. They do not need load-bearing walls as in conventional stick-framed houses. 1. Open Floor Plan …
Unlike Western timber framing, Japanese post and beam maintains a closer relationship to nature by using naturally curved building members. They also reduce the use of diagonal bracing. Owner of Groton Timberworks Nathan Puffer became a fan of Japanese timber frame after traveling to Japan to study traditional tea room design. He has a deep …