Wiring an outdoor pavilion or structure can be challenging and we are often asked how it can be done. Timber frame pavilion owners like to enjoy their pavilions after dark, some wanting ceiling fans or other fixtures. Equally important, electrical outlets are also appreciated. The challenge in providing electrical service in an open structure is one of safely hiding the wiring. Over the years we have developed several effective techniques to meet this challenge. Our wiring goals …
The “Beni” Timber Frame Cabin
Looking for a place to get away from it all? There's no better hideaway than a timber frame cabin. The term “cabin” alone can conjure images of stepping out into a clearing. Of watching as a gentle breeze sways through the trees as a creek babbles coolly nearby. We all need that special place we can go to relax and recharge ourselves. However, it doesn't always seem within our reach, especially with the costly price of a cabin rental. What if maybe you could cut out the middle man …
What Does a Timber Frame Home Cost?
What does a timber frame home cost to build? Without prior knowledge, it is easy to assume that building a timber frame home is the same as any custom home. While there are some similarities, it’s really like comparing apples to oranges. Considering the extra production, craftsmanship and materials that go into a timber frame home, the process becomes much more complex, but it can be done! The costs of building a timber frame home versus a conventional stick frame home can vary depending …
Making the Most of Wasted Space
Our mission at HTF is to create a well-designed home without wasted spaces. Wasted space is a major dilemma that hits us all at one point or another. Everyone finds themselves wondering what to do with the extra rooms they’ve got sitting empty in their timber frame home. Fortunately, we happen to be full of ideas regarding the use of space that’s dormant. Read on to discover how to make all that extra space in your timber frame home work for you. You will be glad you did! To …
A Look Into the Future of Timber Framing
This craft we love so much – the craft of timber framing – has certainly seen its ups and downs over the centuries. It came over the pond with the Colonials and stuck around at least until the early twentieth century. By the early 1900s timber framing was a memory as consumers turned to “stick” homes and kit structures. Then the late 1970s happened… A group of idealistic young builders set off the timber framing revival. They chose to value the longevity of structures …
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