Timber frame design

What could be better? Learn the basics of timber-framing and get an outbuilding in the process.

People often ask us how a timber frame home differs from a conventional, stick built home. In this post, we’ll address some of the primary ways a timber frame home differs from a conventional stick built home.

Building a traditional Japanese ita-kura timber frame house, using tongue and groove boards to create a strong and durable structure.

Timber Framing is a Very Old Building Tradition Timber Framing is an ancient building method that goes back hundreds if not thousands of years. The building method was developed as a way to build strong and secure buildings out of large pieces of wood, without metal nails, which were expensive and labor intensive to produce.

From rustic interiors adorned with hand-hewn trusses to contemporary environments graced with sleek elements, these inspiring timber frame homes will help you feel warm and cozy while it’s still winter out there.

10 Timber Frames That Will Make You Want to Raise a Frame - Timber Frame HQ

15 days down to 1 minute. Building a 44' x 48' Riverton Monitor Barn in Marlborough, MA.

Heavy Timber Trusses, Beam Trusses, Log Trusses, Hand Hewn Trusses, Hand Adzed Trusses, Timber Frame Trusses,

What is the difference between a Barn Kit and a Timber Frame Package at Vermont Timber Works? Learn how our Timber Frame Package is different than a Barn Kit, and which is right for you and your project.

Find over 150+ timber frame joints and joinery examples, including, mortise and tenon, post and beam, roof joinery, compound joinery, knee braces, and foundation details.