Timber Frame Building

Timber frame building is a method of making a home using tall timber posts. The timber frame building is an attractive home with large exposed beams. A timber frame building is a well-made structure that can last for hundreds of years. This type of home is a popular choice for new home construction.

Timber frame building was very common in the United States until the late 1800's. It was replaced with faster construction methods that were able to more readily meet the needs of the growing population. Besides being faster to build, the new types of home building methods required much less carpentry expertise than timber frame building did, making them less expensive to build.

Timber frame building has experienced a surge in popularity in the last few years. This may be due in part to the use of CAD (computer aided design) and CNC (computer numerical control) manufacturing. These newer building design tools help enable builders to create suitable designs and get the materials more quickly.

The frame can be cut in the factory according to specific measurements. A timber frame building is often made using Douglas fir. Another popular type of wood is the Sitka spruce. These woods are hard making them durable and sturdy.

The timber frame building has much to offer the homeowner. A timber frame building offers a large open floor plan with high ceilings and exposed beams and posts.

The framing of the home may cost more than the traditional building framing but the building is typically constructed quickly on site. The homeowner can choose from a wide variety of plans or can make their own with the help of a timber frame building designer. The construction components are precision cut to ensure proper fit and everything is shipped to the site for construction.