There are a number of different ways of building a timber frame construction, each with their own set of pros and cons. From the speed at which they can be constructed, to the eco-attributes of timber ...

When Dave and Becky Lime purchased a 2.5-acre lot on Linwood Lake near Wyoming, Minn., during the mid-'80s, they decided to take on an ambitious project: building a timber frame home. Timber framing ...

When considering a house extension there are a number of different construction methods available to you, including timber frame extensions. This type of extension is often quicker and easier to build ...

We confess. We are guilty. Think of the gorgeous log and timber frame homes that are featured in newspapers, magazines and all those home and garden TV shows. The log homes are usually huge, accented ...

Timber-frame construction puts gravity and lateral loads into fewer, larger members. It relies on exposed beams and open spans as defining architectural features. That differs from conventional wood ...