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• Our timber-frame homes typically feature 10” x 14” ridges, 10″ x 12″ rafters, 8″ x 10″ porch posts, and 8″ x 10″ (or 8″ x 6″) floor joists. These timbers are huge and in many case go beyond structural necessity to make a bold design statement. According to Timber Home Living, alternatives enclosure and insulation options can come with a 4-6 percent higher up-front cost. However it could end up saving you money in the long run with lower energy costs. An experienced timber framer can help you understand all of your finishing options and what is best for your specific desires. When you choose to work with Riverbend, we recognize that you are interested in building a home, not just a frame.
We offer FREE telephone support or a paid onsite “Ambassador” to help you through the process . For over four decades Owner-Builders like yourself have been our “bread and butter”. We recognize that erecting the timber frame and installing insulated panels is only the beginning of the construction process. We will remain available to you and your builder throughout the process, to answer any questions and to offer suggestions on construction details, materials, and finishes. We take pride in our ability to make timber framed homes affordable and the building of your home a satisfying and rewarding experience.
Support & consulting
The result is a super-strong building panel that provides incredible energy efficiency and structural building value. While many timber framers use SIPs, not all SIPs are manufactured in the same way. Hybrid timber frame homes are some of the most energy efficient homes on the market today. Typically, the timber frame section is wrapped in Structural Insulated Panels . We can insulate the conventional sections of the hybrid home with whatever insulation and r value you choose, still creating a very energy efficient home. A hybrid design uses a true post and beam frame for the main living areas , while using partial or no timber frame in the rest of the structure .
Our system offers hand-hewn, Appalachian rustic & round profiles creating superior authenticity & eye appeal. See our Log Home Profiles section in the photo gallery for pictures of our different corner systems and log profiles. The first line of defense with the hybrid wall systems from Natural Element Homes is the Huber ZIP System wall and roof sheathing. The Zip system eliminates the need for house wrap and roofing felt with its impregnated outer layer. • All of our timbers have thoughtful details, including routered edges and curved braces. Each timber frame home is designed to maximize the inherent beauty of these exposed timbers.
Zip Sheathing and Tape for walls and roofs
The final turnkey cost of a timber frame home ranges from $300 to $320 per square foot. For comparison, HomeAdvisor.com lists the average price of building a home at somewhere between $100 and $200 per square foot. FineHomeBuilding.com presents a parts list and photographs of a student project building a 12x16-foot timber frame structure. The College of the Rockies displays a video of students learning the timber framing process . Our polyurethane panels are custom-manufactured to the specifications provided in the shop drawings by injecting high-quality polyurethane between two sheets of oriented strand board. The polyurethane acts as its own adhesive, providing a strong, consistent bond across the entire panel.
On the exterior, we’ll frame any covered porches and add timber accents around the entire home. The above drawing shows a classic example of what most of our hybrid timber frame homes feature for a timber frame design. Cross gable houses are perfect for hybrids as they feature two or more gable roof lines that intersect. For example, if there is a center gable that is timber-framed, we can frame the wings with conventional framing tying in the ridges perpendicular. It’s more difficult to tie in conventional roofs to a timber frame roof if they run parallel to one another. Countrymark Log Homes designs, manufactures and sells hybrid affordable log homes, timber frame homes and conventional style log home systems.
Energy Efficiency
Take another look at our timber frame image gallery and look for areas where the walls are supporting the timbers. With a timber frame roof design, we still use Structural Insulated Panels to insulate the roof. The 2x panelized walls also act as a support for the roof rafters that sit on the eave walls.
The fastest way to explore your building project possibilities, and what it will cost, is to schedule a minute brainstorm. Tongue and groove wood planks are beautiful, but they are definitely more expensive. You can also choose to use wood planks on select areas of your home and use drywall in less “showy’ areas. For starters, we try to avoid using “stick built” methods whenever possible. For installation convenience and exceptional, long-term performance, the all-in-one ZIP System® R-Sheathing panel provides a new approach to sealing and insulating the building envelope. One panel delivers thermal, air and moisture resistance, while providing excellent strength and durability.
Build a “Hybrid” Timber Frame
As both structures have advantages, it truly comes down to the client’s vision. One quality that a full timber frame possesses is continuity throughout the home. As all rooms within the house will show exposed timber and include posts and beams, the architectural flow of this home is consistent. This may be the deciding factor, as for some it is important that their entire house ties together, and be true of form. For others, the juxtaposition created by the timber frame and the other building methods is desired. Or, in lieu of timber frame in certain areas, timber trusses, timber accents, beams, and other decorative components may be blended with conventional stick-built construction .
They also refuse to be outworked — through rain, snow, sleet, wind — they get it done, anytime, anywhere. • Because of the precise airsealed fit of our timber and panels your home will require a smaller HVAC system. Most of our plans are very flexible and we can make changes without a significant rise in cost. Subtractions — such as removing exterior elements can reduce your cost. Obviously your cost will depend on many factors including which home you build, the land you’re building on, and the finishes you choose.
Countrymark Log Homes is proud to introduce Log Home Technology videos. The following segments cover the Homebuilding process utilized by Countrymark. Countrymark Log Homes and Cabins are affordable log homes that are energy efficient and require less maintenance than traditionally built log homes.
At Hamill Creek Timber Homes, our kits and packages cost between $40 per square foot to $500 per square foot ranging between a basic timber frame kit to a complete turnkey timber frame home. We are capable of accommodating a large range of budgets for whatever project you may be imagining. The costs of a Timber frame home are dependent on a variety of factors including design, species of wood, location, and labour costs in your area.
The timber frame portion of this panelized home is the highlight of the home and features a gorgeous lakefront view. This modern barn home shown above is a hybrid and features very minimal timber is in the center portion of the house. The principal purlin timber frame adds a touch of timber while supporting the ridge. The exposed timbers can be enjoyed in the living, dining room and kitchen featuring a minimalistic look.
Your timber frame costs can be greatly affected by both design and your choice of finishes. We encourage all our customers to work with us throughout the design process, thereby allowing us to ensure their timber frame home costs are within their budget. We only use high quality materials that will withstand the test of time. Our standard panel package includes 4-1/2″ stresskin wall panels and 8-1/4″ roof panels. We provide all installation materials, including high expanding foam sealant, reusable foam gun, panel mastic, SIP screws, and plywood splines. Brooks Post & Beam provides a complete set of building plans, including floor plans, foundation plan, elevations, sections and details.
You may discover you don’t need the posts showing in bedrooms and/or baths, which will save you money. A timber frame home takes more time to design than a conventional home. Extra attention must be paid to electrical and HVAC systems during the design process, and beams must be integrated around windows in timber frame construction. Your timber frame is crafted from Eastern White Pine timbers, planed with chamfered edges and treated with one coat of water-based sealer.
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