When planning a new home, builders have no shortage of materials to choose from — each offering its own set of advantages and limitations. Whether it’s conventional stick-built framing, steel, or concrete, the decision ultimately comes down to what aligns best with your vision, values, and long-term goals. While these alternatives aren’t…
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Our team of timber frame builders and designers at Mid-Atlantic Timberframes frequently work with custom home builders. Because we are not a general contractor, we must rely on them to take the timber frame plans we design and then execute the actual timber frame home build for our clients. The custom home builders our customers choose do not…
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5 Ways to Save on the Cost of a Timber Frame Home Before starting the process of designing a timber frame home, it’s best to know your budget—or at least a ballpark budget. You’ll want to keep it in mind as you begin to make your list of design wants versus design needs. Timber frame home prices vary due to the custom-build aspect of them,…
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What’s that saying, “A picture’s worth a thousand words”? If that’s the case, then an in-person view must be worth a million, surely. So you’re in the beginning stages of drawing up your timber frame home plans. You’ve decided on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, you already have paint colors picked out in your head, and you…
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Build an Energy-Efficient Timber Frame Home with Sustainability in Mind Achieve your “green” timber frame home goals with SIPs. One of the many things that makes a timber frame home appealing to the modern homeowner is the sustainability and energy efficiency that timber framing affords. Green building practices and the use of structural…
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When we think of our homes, we tend to envision our living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens—the interior spaces we spend most of our time in. But what about exterior spaces? Using a timber frame pavilion to build elements such as outdoor kitchens, decks, and porches is a beautiful way to increase and enhance your overall living space. Timber frame…
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Timber frame construction has enjoyed a steady rise in popularity over the past few decades—and it’s not just homeowners who are embracing the versatile building method. From equine facilities to municipal bureaus, more commercial structures are now incorporating the method as well. To learn more about it, let’s look at a few of the most…
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Heavy Timber Construction Finds Its Place in Commercial Markets. The time-tested material is playing a bigger role in projects throughout the US—here’s why. When someone thinks about a commercial construction project, visions of steel and concrete likely dance around in their head. The concrete jungle—heavy, strong, and built to last.…
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So, you’ve made the decision to build your dream timber frame home. Now comes the exciting first step—planning out your timber frame home. The thought of bringing your vision to life with official, detailed timber frame floor plans can be overwhelming for some. But if you’re working with an experienced, reputable timber frame builder that…
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People often ask us, “How much does it cost to build a timber frame house?” Well, that’s a little like asking, “How much does a car cost?” The price of a car can range from a few thousand dollars to a few times someone’s yearly salary. Is the car new or used? A basic model or full of bells and whistles? Built for practicality, like…
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