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Timber Frames vs. Log Construction: What’s the Real Difference in Maintenance?

Here's how timber frame homes deliver the warmth of wood architecture with less maintenance demands than traditional log construction.   This Woodhouse home on Deep Creek Lake in Maryland achieves the charm of log construction (without the maintenance) by using concrete-log ...
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Choosing the Right Flooring for Your Timber Frame Home

Answers to the top questions around flooring choices for timber frame homes.     Table of Contents Complementing Your Timbers Popular Flooring Pros and Consed Aging in Place What About Homes With Dogs? Next Steps   Every decision a homeowner makes ...
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Demystifying Subfloors and Floor Systems

How subfloors and floor systems influence livability for timber frame homes.     Table of Contents: What is a Subfloor and Floor System? Common Subfloor Materials Common Floor Systems   A well-constructed floor is not seen; it’s felt. Solid, sturdy, and ...
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How Smart Floor Plans Shape Better Living

From sight lines to indoor-outdoor living, discover how thoughtful layouts transform the way your home feels and functions.     Walk into a well-designed home, and you can feel it immediately. There’s an ease to how the spaces connect, how light ...
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Barrel Truss, Woodhouse Timber Frame Home

Pipe Dreams: Top Tips, Best Practices, and Luxe Upgrades for Plumbing

From basic terminology to modern upgrades, here’s what homeowners should know about plumbing in today’s timber frame homes.  Table of Contents How Does Plumbing Differ Between Timber Frame and Conventional Homes? Why Plan Early for Plumbing in Timber Frame Homes? Materials:Copper ...
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Woodhouse Timber Frame Homes: Built for Every Season

How Woodhouse timber frame homes tame seasonal temperature swings.    Signs of winter giving way to spring are everywhere: the ice is melting, colorful bulbs are beginning to emerge, and the birds are singing. But inside timber frame homes, temperatures are ...
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The Luxury of Quiet

Discover the acoustic benefits of timber frame homes. This New York home offers plenty of spaces for quiet respite. See more here.   Open a window in any city or suburb and modern life’s cacophony pours in — mowers and blowers, ...
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Kitchen Countertop Design: Why Small Details Make a Big Difference 

From polished surfaces to waterfall edges, each detail contributes to a luxurious kitchen experience.     When it comes to kitchens, particularly in custom timber frame homes, luxury lives in the details. Take countertops, for example. These surfaces do more than ...
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All About Deck Design

Timber frame homes and inviting decks are a natural pair. Get everything you need to envision, plan, and design your ultimate deck space.      Table of Contents: What Are the Variables That Optimize Deck Siting? What Are Some Examples of ...
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Planning a Home for Pets

Make a home for the whole pack with timber framing house plans that are as functional as they are stylish.     Fuzzy, feathered, or otherwise, pets are family members and, like humans, deserve creature comforts. Thoughtful timber framing house plans ...
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