There are many choices and decisions to be made when faced with a new build of any kind and timber framing is no different. One of the first decisions you will have to make regarding the look of your finished timber frame is the texture of the timber surfaces. There are several different ways to do this, so we'll go over a few of the most popular. Smoothly Planed/Surfaced This most common choice is the result of a portable planer, sharp blades, and patient technique. The timber frame …
Top Three Benefits to Timber Frame Construction
With the many kinds of construction available today one might ask themselves, why build a timber frame? Our answer is why not build a timber frame? There are many advantages of using heavy timber construction. Some of the more obvious advantages are found in the strength, beauty, and energy-friendly benefits they incorporate into any structure. This blog will take a closer look at each of these benefits. Large exposed heavy timber beams are honest. They put the …
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Your Timber Frame Wedding Pavilion
One very special moment in every couple’s life is their wedding and our society is witnessing a rebirth of outdoor celebrations for this memorable event. A specially designed timber framed pavilion built exclusively for people who cater these outdoor weddings is our expertise. Our team visits the site and can serve as consultants as to the size needed and how it could fit into the existing landscaping and layout of the other buildings. Our favorite designs come from …
5 Common Timber Truss Styles
One of the most striking elements of any timber frame structure is the truss. Designed to be aesthetically stunning and structurally sound, trusses provide beauty and great strength. In timber framing, we use many different types of trusses, with each serving their own specific purpose. Below, we've explained some of the most common truss types found in timber frame construction. KING POST The king post is the most common type of truss you'll see in timber frame construction, and provides …
Timber Framing Terminology
Somewhere during your research on the ins and outs of building a timber frame home, you've probably come across some fairly unfamiliar terminology. Upon first glance, some of the terms used to describe construction and raising processes can be very confusing. To help you understand some of what's being said to describe parts of the process, we've put together a quick little glossary of timber framing terms. NOTE: By no means is this a comprehensive listing! The terms and definitions you'll …
Foundations – Every Pavilion Needs One
Pavilions, just like any other load bearing structure, start with a foundation. There are various options for transmitting gravity loads to the Earth and the decision on which route to take usually happens in the design phase. Things to consider include snow load (live load), pavilion weight (dead load), and site conditions. Site conditions are generally the same once preparations have been made for the pavilion raising. Soil conditions have already been evaluated and grading and excavation …
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