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, 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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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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How do we make a house a home? We design and create a warm and inviting space by paying close attention to the home’s floor plan. There are so many ways to go about designing timber frame home plans, but many will agree there are some fundamental things that must be included. The easiest route to take when building your custom timber frame…
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Few things exemplify the aesthetic of a timber frame structure like trusses soaring overhead, supporting a high ceiling, giving the space a feeling of grandeur. Whether in a home, commercial space, or barn, various types of trusses may be chosen to suit load requirements or to attain the right “look” — and often, both. But, with multiple…
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Barns might typically be associated with farmland, but in today’s market, they have functions beyond just housing animals and farm equipment. More specifically, barns are becoming desirable options for wedding and event venues. Timber frame “party barns” are trending as one of the top venue choices for wedding ceremonies and receptions…
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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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