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Why Build A Timber Frame/SIP Home?

Posted on July 5, 2012 by TFBC- HDQ

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 →

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Tour of Timber Frame Projects & 2 Hours of AIA-Approved CEU Seminars

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Pam Hinton

Where? MoreSun Custom Woodworking, Inc., 463 Charlie Cobb Road, Mountain Rest, SC 29664 When? May 14, 2011 (arrive before 10:30 am) Free AIA-CEU program & tour, click here for more details. Schedule: 10:30-11:30 - MoreSun Custom Woodworking (see below for … Continue reading →

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What Affects a Timber Frame Price Besides Square Footage

Posted on October 24, 2010 by TFBC- HDQ

by Blue Ridge Timberwrights Frame design. Some floor plans have several frame options. Adding or removing a bent can alter the number of total timbers by as much as 20 to 30 percent, greatly changing the cost per square … Continue reading →

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Timberpeg Regional Sales Manager and Independent Representative featured on Morning News Program

Posted on August 9, 2010 by TFBC- HDQ

Timberpeg Regional Sales Manager, Bonnie Capwell, joined Independent Representative, Don Wolkins of Raven’s Nest and Co, July 30, 2010 on Omaha, Nebraska’s “The Morning Blend.” The duo talk about Timberpeg’s pairing with lakeside community Raven’s Nest to provide high-end construction … Continue reading →

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TFBC Member: An Expert At Tweeting And Announcing a FREE Webinar on July 20

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Pam Hinton

One of today’s most popular social networking tools, Twitter, is often misunderstood and frequently not fully utilized as the powerful web marketing tool it was designed to be. In her webinar, “Twitter for the Construction Industry”, Amy Good, of Lancaster County Timber Frames, will show how to tweet your way to increased sales leads, more productive networking, and modern, cost-effective online promotion. Continue reading →

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Real Carriage Door Company showcased on DIY’s “Man Caves”

Posted on June 16, 2010 by TFBC- HDQ

by Scott Rees, Real Carriage Door Company, Marketing Director DIY (Do It Yourself) Network will feature automatic, outswing carriage doors crafted by Gig Harbor company, Real Carriage Door on their hit show “Man Caves”. The one hour Father’s day special … Continue reading →

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TFBC Timber Frame Industry Survey Results (for 2008 Business Cycle)

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Pam Hinton

The Timber Frame Business Council recently released results of its second annual survey of the timber frame construction industry. TFBC identified 267 timber frame construction firms throughout the USA and Canada. Continue reading →

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