Some Elements To Consider When Building A Timber Frame Home

If you have already decided to go with a timber frame construction for your new dream home

, here are some of the things that you can now consider in relation to the actual construction method. Opting for a timber frame home serves up some challenges and opportunities. With some expert help, the result can be incredible.

Lets start with an opportunity. The gables are great place to show off the features of a timber frame home. Also, it is a natural place for an entrance or a deck. Timber framing gives you some incredible options with using glass as an aesthetic feature. So you have to ask yourself, Where am I going to put my windows, and how big do I want them? Possibly, you may want a sliding glass door surrounded by plate glass windows. Extend that general idea into where do I want to put everything.

You may want to figure out your general theme before you decide on regular asphalt roofing material or something more adventurous. Take a good look at all the forms of asphalt shingles because higher grade laminates offer some nice looking cuts and have a more three dimensional texture. Not to discourage other forms of roofing, however, some of which may be considered more traditional, like cedar or clay. Look at your general theme, the roofs pitch, one story or two stories, modern or traditional, and cost, then decide. Some alternative products are offering distinctive looks that can accent timber frame construction as well. Many choices are bound to look good, but they can swing your overall appearance into a certain stylistic motif like modern or traditional.

The siding of a timber frame home has had as many variations as there have been carpenters to build them. In the early days, timber frame homes used rocks , bricks, mud, thatch and just about any form of wall filler they could grab onto. Now, of course, building codes wont allow that kind diversity in wall matter. However, within the realm of the modern building materials, there are several options for great looking modern appeal, or you can simulate traditional appearances. One of the options is to cover all posts and beams completely giving the appearance of straight walls. This means that to the post and beam construction is only available to be viewed on the inside. Or you can fill in between the structural verticals exposing the posts of the outside walls giving the impression of eye catching Tudor design. This is very traditional, yet very popular today. It is versatile, with modern materials like brick ,or stack stone, or board and batten siding. In the final analysis it all depends on what you think looks the best. Take some time to see what works for other people.

Think about the basic purpose of getting a custom built home. Make it match your living style. If you need a lot of room, plan for it. If you are spending a lot of time in your kitchen, then make it a pleasant place to sit and talk as well. If your living room is more of a trophy room, and your recreational room or deck is where you spend your time, then design a house that reflects that.

by: Patrick Thompson

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