subject: Old World Elegance And Modern Efficiency [print this page] Timber frame construction is the embodiment of old school construction methods combined with todays technology. It not only uses the workmanship of experienced craftsmen it proudly displays it. The useful technology of today is used to the utmost, the mediocre is discarded, and your end result is nothing short of spectacular. Timber frame construction uses the natural character of the wood, combined with the building methods developed in many different places, over many generations, to enhance your home with the classic environment of natural materials. Timber frame construction is used in churches, dining halls, country inns, city halls and 5 star hotels. More and more, timber frame homes are being built by people that have a strong desire to make the perfect dream house.
Timber frame homes, though the methods and materials are as old as building themselves, have been getting a resurgence in popularity. Not just due to the look, but also because society now has become a lot more cost conscious and less wasteful. Timber frame construction has always been very power efficient and environmentally responsible. Now with increases in the R value of windows and modern insulation techniques, timber frame construction strongly competes with any modern building designs in both of these categories. Most of the materials used are naturally renewable, and available in at your neighborhood lumber yard.
And though timber framing certainly can give the look and feel of a bygone age, it doesnt have to. Some of todays designs are innovative statements in modern construction, yet still have the comfort and feel of woodwork. The natural wood of the walls and beams blend beautifully with hardwood floors, wood cabinets and countertops. Even the furniture you pick becomes an accent of the house. Porches are turned from simple to ornate without increasing the size. Awnings that would be just a cover become beautiful and inviting. Though timber frame construction does have its roots in structural carpentry, the stuff that is usually covered up, todays version has come a long way. Timber frame construction is now on display in some of the finest buildings in the land.
Capturing elegance, especially in construction, is tricky. It is a subjective taste that has a different meaning to everyone. For some, it means velvet curtains with extravagant crown moldings and expensive silverware. Thats great when reading it from a storybook. However, more and more, people wanting elegance for themselves are using timber frame architecture.
Timber frame homes offer a feeling of rugged self reliance. The strength of nature itself keeps you warm and protected from the outside world. The house youve built can reflect the life youve built. It can reflect a feeling of security to those you provide for. A place of to proudly display your family name. It can reflect the land, and even the community that you live in. To sum it up, timber frame construction can be versatile, personal and in every way, an extension of the person that owns it. For people that are not much for making statements, with a beautiful home, youve said enough.
