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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
April 2012 Timber Frame of the Month-Over 2,500 Square Feet
This Off-The-Grid house has exceeded expectations with its performance and intuitive design. The homeowners are thrilled that their dreams of an up-to-date, sustainable home filled with cutting edge technology have come true without having to sacrifice their craftsman style aesthetic. This house proves that modern technology can be used in any style home. 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
Jan/Feb TF of the Month - Under 2500 Square Feet
This beautiful cabin comes to us from Cascade Joinery. More details below: “Sometimes you get to work with people who have a passion for the project they are building. This was one of those times. Bruce has a passion for wood … Continue reading
Jan/Feb TF of the Month: Over 2500 Square Feet
This lovely homes comes to us from Clydesdale Frames Co. More details below: These clients fell into the category of “big unknown”. During the planning stages, most of our contact was with Norman. He was a ‘straight ahead’ kind of … Continue reading
New Energy Works Timberframers Wins Green Builder Green Home of the Year Award
Farmington, NY (December 28, 2011): New Energy Works Timberframers received the annual Green Builder Green Home of the Year, Best Craftsmanship award for The Vermont Street Project, a sustainably designed and built timber frame home in Portland, Oregon. The home … Continue reading
December’s Timber Frame of the Month - Under 2500 sq ft
“Life is a gift that is shaped by choices. Choices as to where we live and with whom we live. We make choices everyday that define who we are and how we want to be seen. One of the more … Continue reading
December’s Timber Frame of the Month - Over 2500 sq ft
The Ontario Farmhouse from PineRidge timberframe is situated on top of a hill overlooking thousands of acres of Canadian conservation land located in Beaver Valley, ON. From the outside, this Victorian looking farmhouse is so traditional that visitors are rarely … Continue reading
November’s TF of the Month over 2500 sq ft
A home by Brooks Post & Beam, Inc. Phil & Kathy Trasatti first approached us to build a home for their young family in 1984. 5 years later they asked us to add on a family room, study and bedroom addition … Continue reading
