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Timber Frames vs. Log Cabins

With Log & Timber Home Living magazine on newsstands, a Log and Timber University online course, and with many companies in this industry offering both timber frame and log building systems, it’s easy to understand how consumers could conflate the two. With a full...

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Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) – An Explanation

If they have ever heard of structural insulated panels (SIPs), most people consider them to be one of the most advanced recent developments in home construction. It comes as a surprise, then, to learn that they were actually developed in the 1930s. Originally...

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Passive Solar Energy in Timber Frame Homes

In a globally conscious world, energy efficiency has become a top priority for many home builders. Woodhouse is no different. Since its creation in 1979, we have provided beautiful yet sustainable timber frame homes. When Steve Keller first created Woodhouse, he began...

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Green Building Sustainability

Green Home Builders – Timber Framing Initially called “Solar Northern Post and Beam,” Woodhouse® was formed in 1979 by Steve Keller and an MIT-graduate architect. The focus of that little company was to build beautiful, energy-efficient homes utilizing passive solar...

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Choosing a Timber Frame Floor Plan

Choosing a floor plan can be an overwhelming process. Following these simple guidelines can help you choose the floor plan that’s perfect for you and your family. Timberframe Floor Plan Tips From Woodhouse 1.) Using an Old House as a Guide – One of the easiest ways...

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