Mention the word “urban,” and many people think of “the concrete jungle” — tightly packed cities with tall buildings made of concrete and steel, and the sizzling surfaces of streets and sidewalks instead of cool grass. But that perception is changing. Worldwide, mass timber is bringing the warmth, beauty, and strength of wood to the urban…
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Increasing numbers of architects, custom builders, and homeowners are choosing heavy timber or mass timber for their construction projects. Building with heavy timber provides unsurpassed strength and durability, as well as timeless elegance and beauty. Heavy timber and mass timber are also popular choices because of the warmth wood creates, its…
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By now, we all know that timber and lumber prices have increased significantly over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that doesn’t mean you have to put your wood building projects on hold. Thanks to building techniques using heavy timber and mass timber / CLT, you have options to keep costs down in the face of high timber prices. Why…
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At Mid-Atlantic Timberframes, our sustainability practices go beyond just the natural materials we use in our structures. First, we work with timber suppliers who plant as many as ten times the number of trees they cut down for timber manufacturing. And second, we also ensure that any timber waste or scrap timber from our manufacturing process…
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With a renewed focus on the environment, green initiatives, and reversing climate change, building with more thought and sustainability will be important in the coming years. While this may be a challenge for some architects and builders who have been comfortable building with materials like steel and concrete, it is exciting for those who already…
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The advantages of timber frame construction are great. If you are new to heavy timber framing, though, consulting with a timber expert can greatly enhance the experience. They’ll work with you on design parameters for the most efficient use of mass timber, help you avoid pitfalls, offer design assist services to guide the project through the…
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When you build timber frame buildings using old-world techniques and the finest selection of raw lumber, you are promised a timeless structure created to minimize building maintenance and remain naturally beautiful, structurally sound, and energy efficient for many generations. Whether you are building an outdoor pavilion, a custom timber frame…
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At Mid-Atlantic Timberframes, we insist on using the best-grade lumber available. All of our timbers come from sustainable, well-managed forests, and we use a variety of woods for our homes and timber-framed buildings — mainly Douglas fir, eastern white pine, red cedar, and oak. Each species offers unique character, from the beautiful grain to…
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Why Timber Frames Are What You Need in Outdoor Living Spaces Plans for 2020 may not be turning out as you had planned, especially coming up on this summer season. Staycations are the new normal, and with that, you will need an outdoor space that allows you to forget you’re just in your own backyard. That’s why outdoor living spaces are becoming…
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One of the most notable benefits of timber framing is its impressive energy efficiency. Thanks to the natural insulating properties of wood and the flexibility to incorporate high-performance building systems, timber frame structures are well regarded for their thermal performance. But what many people don’t realize is that this efficiency…
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