It’s probably safe to say that the vast majority of ceilings installed over timber frame roof systems are v-grooved tongue & groove boards, 6” or 8” wide. At least that’s the impression you’d get after leafing through timber frame magazines and books, or after visiting the web sites of timber frame companies. Natural, unfinished white pine seems to be the prevalent choice, and usually provides a complementary, slightly contrasting neutral backdrop for the…
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Circa 1776 Timber Frame For SaleOld growth Pine, Oak, and ChestnutHand-Hewn / Sawn30' x 40'Built by Colonel Samuel Ashley of Claremont, NH in 1776 Condition after 230 years: Outstanding For more info and pictures: www.keeperbarn.comSee More
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Circa 1776 Timber Frame For Sale
Circa 1776 Timber Frame For SaleOld growth Pine, Oak, and ChestnutHand-Hewn / Sawn30' x 40'Built by Colonel Samuel Ashley of Claremont, NH in 1776 …Continue
Started by Ruby Ferm in Materials May 14.
What do you look for when searching for a location? 1 Reply
Owning a timber frame hybrid home is my dream. Apparently, finding land is the first step and thats where I am at. I live in New England and wouldn't mind building a place in either VT or ME,…Continue
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Timber-home enthusiasts — we need your help!In each and every issue of Timber Home Living magazine, we feature a Q&A section where we answer a reader's question with expert advice and…Continue
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What Made You Choose a Timber Frame? 10 Replies
What made you choose a timber frame home? Did you purchase a home with the perfect mountain view, or did you have one custom built? What was the deciding factor when you chose your home?Continue
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Best Timber Homes of 2012
It's no secret that timber homes can stand the test of time. But in these times, when money is tight and energy costs are constantly on the rise, that timeless is appeal is more important than ever.
Because they're built with structural insulated panels (or SIPs) and boast an ultra-tight envelope,…
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ometimes the smallest things can change your appreciation of the way you live, and where you live.
Our New England home had a deck placed awkwardly off the dining room when we bought it. We wanted to love that deck, but we found ourselves avoiding it on most summer days because it was too hot and the…
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When it comes to home-design preference, we all have a different idea of the size and style of house that will perfectly suit our lifestyle. But no matter our tastes and needs, there's one thing we can all agree on: We all want to build a home that will go easy on our pocketbooks in the long run and maybe, just…
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