Modern Timber Frame Construction Modern timber frame construction is an art that closely resembles historical timber frame construction, although modern technology can provide more precision in timber joinery and construction. Regardless, there are no nails holding the frame together. Only pegs! Years ago, timber frame joints were cut and fit by hand, at the construction […]
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A Look at How SIPs are Made
Take A Factory Tour for Structural Insulated Panels Ever wonder how SIPs are made? We were wondering how to make a SIP panel, as well. So Steve and I visited the structural insulated panel factory that supplies Crockett with their panels. Our visit was really interesting, and I’ve captured some of the highlights of our visit to […]
A Look at Historical Timber Frame Construction
Historical timber frame construction goes back hundreds of years. Timberframe construction is one of the earliest techniques, and it is found in forested areas everywhere around the world. In fact, although it is difficult to believe, the first historical timber frame construction efforts were seen between 500 B.C. and 200 B.C., when the mortise and tenon […]
Experience a Timber Frame Raising
A Timber Raising is A Time for Celebration! An old fashioned timber frame raising, similar to an Amish barn raising, is a tradition for the construction of timber frame homes. And raising a timber frame is a time for community celebration. Timber frame homes are constructed almost like they were hundreds of years ago, except that today, […]
Post and Beam Construction Benefits
Link the Past with Your Future Post and beam construction methods date back 300 years. A post and beam house is both sturdy and functional. The dramatic posts and beams are classic in their appeal and the structures are exceptionally strong! Exactly like it sounds, post and beam construction is a system of building that has a […]
Log Cabin Siding
A Log Home Without the Logs? Log cabin siding comes in wood, vinyl or steel. Each has different maintenance requirements, different applications and costs. The look similar to the untrained eye. Which is best for you? Log siding can provide the appearance and style of “traditional” solid log homes. In fact, log cabin siding is often used for gable […]
The Low Down on Log Cabin Kit Homes
Custom Log Homes from Log Cabin Kits? Log cabin kit homes are very popular and come in every shape and size imaginable, from luxury log homes to tiny weekender log cabins or even rustic hunting lodges. And fortunately, you can find log home prices for every budget. Gone are the days of trudging out into the woods to find logs for […]
Retirement House Plans
Features for Comfortably Aging at Home Retirement house plans allow active retired couples to enjoy their home now, aging at home as they advance in years, and disabled persons to live at home independently. Universal design features are becoming more common in retirement homes for baby boomers and others who intend to stay in their homes as long […]
Green Building Materials
There are many green building materials on the market that can make your home healthier and more comfortable, if you are building or improving your current home. If you are able to find a green home builder in your area, most of the details for construction of your home will be handled by him. However, if you are working […]
Eco Green Living
Ecologically Friendly Timber Frame Homes Eco green living in ecologically friendly timber frame homes offers several important ecological advantages, in addition to providing you with an incredibly beautiful structure! Timber frame homes combine beauty and function into one very green package. Although their appearance resembles that of their medieval European cousins, modern timber frame homes have […]
Log Railing Pictures
Log railing pictures can give you ideas for your new log or timber frame home. I think it really helps to see pictures of features before you make a decision on including it in your log home plans. I’ve chosen some log railing pictures that I thought were especially attractive or very creative, so that […]
Disadvantages of Green Building
The disadvantages of green building can deter some people from eco green living and construction of a sustainable house. However, most people find that the advantages to using eco-friendly materials and building methods greatly outweigh the disadvantages of green building. Planning to get started on your log or timber home soon? You’ll need to decide whether you want to […]