TFBC- HDQ | October 25, 2010
When Brenda called to tell me she had decided to paint her master bedroom black, I fell out of my chair. A few days later, the phone rang, lime green in the kitchen and dining areas this time. Dusting myself off, I asked if she had chosen her countertops yet. “Yes” she replied and proceeded [...]
TFBC- HDQ | October 24, 2010
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 foot
Wood Quality. Moisture content and growth pattern greatly affects the strength and appearance of timbers. Choosing between [...]
TFBC- HDQ | June 21, 2010
Check out the”Timber Frame of the Month” from the June issue of In Touch:
This month’s Timber Frame comes from OakBridge Timber Framing.
This OakBridge timber frame is located on Lake Wallenpaupack, PA and is scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2010. The size of the home will be about 4000 sqft with six fireplaces and a master bedroom [...]
TFBC- HDQ | May 24, 2010
Check out the”Timber Frame of the Month” from the May issue of In Touch:
A Home to Grow In
This month’s Timber Frame comes from New Energy Works in Farmington, NY.
This timber frame home primarily features Douglas fir, however there are other accents which include reclaimed cherry beams in the master bedroom from the owner’s land. Natural slate and reclaimed foundation stone also [...]
