6 Benefits of Heavy Timber Over Steel or Dimensional Lumber

Three of the most common materials in construction are heavy timber, steel, and dimensional lumber. Each one comes with advantages and disadvantages, but heavy timber offers some impressive benefits that set it apart. Let’s take a look at some of the characteristics of heavy timber and see how steel and dimensional lumber compare. Visual…

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Trends in Off-Site Construction

Off-site construction isn’t new, but its popularity has been growing. This growth, combined with today’s technology and economic conditions, is driving industry trends and changing the way we work. Here are just a few we’re seeing. More Contractor-Prefabricator Partnerships With ongoing skilled labor shortages and an increasing need for…

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6 of the Best Places to Build in Utah

Known as the Beehive State, Utah has become a hotspot for people from all over the country who are looking to move. Not only does it have incredible scenery and a wide range of outdoor recreation options, but it also has a low cost of living, cost of housing, and crime rate. If you’re considering a move to Utah, here are six of the best places…

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Why Colleges & Universities Are Building with Heavy Timber

College and university campuses are breaking away from traditional architectural styles and showing off more innovative designs. From admin buildings to research centers, they’re choosing heavy timber not only for its aesthetic appeal, but also the design, structural, and health benefits the material brings. Here’s a closer look at five reasons…

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10 Must-Have Features for Your Mountain Home

Wide-open skies, awe-inspiring beauty, and an unhurried lifestyle are some of the reasons people chase their dreams and build a home in the mountains. Not only does spending time there reap benefits for the mind, body, and soul, but it’s also an opportunity to get away from it all and live amongst the beauty of the natural world. There are…

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Never Stop Growing: Continuing Education in Timber Frame Construction

At Mid-Atlantic Timberframes, we’re not just passionate about building with heavy timber, but we’re also eager to share our knowledge with others. We offer a range of continuing education opportunities for architects, builders, and designers, including lunch and learns, webinars, and CEU courses. If you’re curious about timber framing topics…

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3 Settings Uniquely Suited to Timber Frame Construction

Timber has been an ideal building material for centuries. Strong and durable, it also provides a natural softness in terms of aesthetics, making it popular for homes, restaurants, lodges, and many other structures in just about any setting. However, timber frame construction’s structural, logistical, and sustainability benefits make it well suited…

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Cautious Optimism as Timber Prices Continue to Drop

There’s good news on the horizon for timber frame builders. Prices on heavy timber are continuing to show a steady decline. As we’ve seen in recent years, prices were slow to rise in comparison to dimensional lumber, and the same is true as prices continue to drop slowly. Costs are expected to remain in a downward trend through the first quarter…

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5 Takeaways from the 2023 International Builders’ Show

After a brief hiatus, trade shows are back and thriving once again. One of the best places for builders and professionals in the residential construction business to get their brand in front of a large audience is the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show (NAHB IBS). For businesses launching a new product, hoping…

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Six Benefits of Off-Site Timber Frame Construction

Off-site construction isn’t new, but in recent years, its popularity has been growing. There is mounting evidence to support the benefits of off-site construction as opposed to building each component piece by piece at the job site. Project tasks flow more smoothly, waste is reduced, and the work site is safer when components are manufactured…

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