Post and beam and timber frame are both beautiful methods of building but most people think of them as one and the same. Although they are similar, there are subtle differences between them. Both are ...

The role of Scottish timber in supporting the circular economy and delivering sustainable homes has been recognised by the Irish government during a St Patrick’s Day visit to Alexanders Timber Design ...

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Q What’s your opinion on timber frame construction for a home compared with traditional stick-built designs? A “Stick-built” refers to the studs, joists and trusses that are used to build typical ...

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Text description provided by the architects. A young family decided to settle in a rural area outside of London, and to start their building project around the walls of an old cow shed. Interested in ...

Are you after an adventurous project with grand designs? A fresh beginning with an eco-friendly, new-build home designed to your specifications could be just the ticket. “Over the past three decades, ...

You recently wrote about steel-framed houses, but aren't timber-framed houses also strong and efficient? What is the best method to build a contemporary timber-framed home for efficiency and high ...

When Dave and Becky Lime purchased a 2.5-acre lot on Linwood Lake near Wyoming, Minn., during the mid-'80s, they decided to take on an ambitious project: building a timber frame home. Timber framing ...

I have a farm with lots of woods, and I would like to use my own trees for my timber frame. Is this possible? Possible? Absolutely. If you have enough trees of the right size, species and quality ...