Posts Tagged ‘timber frame vs log home’
Timber Frame vs. Log Homes: Which Is More Innovative?
When you choose timber frame, you choose a home that comes with a legacy — and the most modern advancements. A timbered pilgrim cottage. A cabin in…
Read MoreTimber 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…
Read MoreStructural 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…
Read MorePassive 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…
Read MoreGreen 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…
Read MoreChoosing 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…
Read MoreTimber Frame Wood Species
The Best Wood Species for Timber Frame Homes: Then vs Now When dismantling the historic timber-framed barns and shelters of the past, it’s common to discover a variety…
Read MoreLog Home & Timber Frame Interiors: What Are the Differences?
The interior of a timber frame home allows for a larger degree of customization that is not possible with a log home. Both the exterior and interior of a timber frame home…
Read MoreTimber Frame Home Exteriors vs. Log Home Exteriors: What’s the Difference?
Log homes and timber frame homes may sound similar, but in comparison they look very different. Both offer the rustic beauty of wood that appeals to many homeowners, yet each style has unique advantages and limitations. If you love the idea of building your future home with wood, take a look at the differences between log and timber frame homes:
Read MoreTimber Frame vs Log Homes: What is the Difference in Cost?
Most custom homes, whether they are log or frame, will cost between 10% and 30% more than an equivalent conventionally built house. Around 50-60% of the costs are in the functional areas of the home – kitchens, bathrooms, mechanicals, floors, cabinets, masonry work, fixtures, closets, appliances, trim, stairs, paint, counters, gutters, hot water, dimmers, and everything else in between!
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