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September Timber Frame of the Month - Over 2,500 Square Feet
Timber Frame Business Council, Timber Frame of the Month (September), Over 2,500 SF. Continue reading
September Timber Frame of the Month - Under 2,500 Square Feet
Timber Frame Business Council’s Timber Frame of the Month (September), Under 2,500 SF. Continue reading
Why Build A Timber Frame/SIP Home?
Timber framing: “It’s ironic that this giant step forward includes a significant step backwards to what has been proven in the past. Building durable and energy efficient homes is necessary…the fact that they are a great investment and BEAUTIFUL is a bonus generations of occupants will celebrate and enjoy. What’s not to like?” Continue reading
Timber Frame of the Month (June 2012), Over 2,500 Square Feet
“Night Pasture Farm” Project, Northern Vermont. Team: Architect: Jeremy Bonin, Bonin Architects / Engineers: Fire Tower Engineered Timber / Timber Frame: Vermont Timber Works / Custom Cabinetry: built by the GC. Night Pasture Farm: Inspired by a grand tree on … Continue reading
Building A Timber Frame Home: Initial Research
Assembling Information If you have not done so already, purchase or subscribe to timber frame / post and beam industry publications that are currently available. Timber Home Living is a good resource. Visit your local bookstore or online retailer for … Continue reading
April 2012 Timber Frame of the Month - Under 2,500 Square Feet
Finding inspiration in the Cattail Lodge floor plan concept, the couple and Riverbend’s design team came up with a unique home that was tailored to their lifestyle. Cognizant of their needs later in retirement years, the couple and their architect decided to reduce the original home’s square footage to 2,300 square feet and to create a more compact, yet open plan that complied with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Continue reading
March 2012 Timber Frame of the Month-Under 2,500 Square Feet
This family’s building lot presented an asset and a challenge. The asset: the back of the lot abuts un-buildable conservation land, which ensures privacy and an attractive, woodsy view. The challenge: the lot slopes downhill from the road. Continue reading
Ask the Expert: Dry-Flooring Fix
Reader Question: I have a customer that built a timber frame building approx. 5000sq ft on one level. The heating system that was installed is drying out the building and the birch flooring and we are wondering what the recommended … Continue reading
TFBC “Infomercial” - Who We Are & What We Do
Take a look at the presentation that is on our flat screen TV in the new office headquarters windows. It’s getting attention. TFBC MEMBERS: Submit a high resolution photo that represents your company and we will post it. If your … Continue reading
