Timber Home Living

YOUR TIMBER HOME STARTS HERE

Timber homes continue to win converts with their craftsmanship, variety and superior energy efficiency. But despite their positive features, timber homes remain a small segment of the custom-home market. As a result, how to buy and build one of these houses is a mystery to most people. The most important step toward figuring it all out: Understanding that buying and building a timber home is a process. During the planning phase, you’ll gather information to learn all that’s involved and the choices that are available to you. So, let’s get started.

ADDRESS YOUR OPTIONS

In general, timber homes fall within several categories, based on how the timbers are used or are fastened. All timber homes

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