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| Timber Frame of the Month: "...greater than its parts" | |
by John Van Bruggen, Clydesdale Frames Co.
When Brenda called to tell me she had decided to paint her master bedroom black, I fell out of my chair. A few days later, the phone rang, lime green in the kitchen and dining areas this time. Dusting myself off, I asked if she had chosen her countertops yet. "Yes" she replied and proceeded to tell me about the granite which had been ordered. Feeling much better about this project, I asked to see a sample via email. Opening the attachment knocked me to the floor again, the granite looked as if it had been shot with earthy colored paint balls. Needless to say, I was worried how this timber structure would "feel" when I walked through. To read more, click here.
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Johnson's Log Home & Timber Frame Experience
Greensboro, NC - November 5-7 2010 ( click here for more information)
The Log & Timber Information Fair Austin, TX - November 13-14 2010 ( click here for more information)
The Log & Timber Home Show
West Springfield, MA - November 19-21 2010 ( Click here for more information) |
| Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | |
 As the weather continues to grow colder, we'd like to take this opportunity to remind you of just how important the placement of carbon monoxide detectors in the home is. Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas, is the number one cause of death by poison in the United States, especially during the colder months when the use of alternative power or fuel sources (fireplaces, kerosene heaters, gas stoves, furnaces, water heaters and boilers) is necessary when heating a home.
Check out this list of safety tips to make sure you're doing what it takes to keep your family safe during the winter season. |
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What Affects a Timber Frame Price Besides Square Footage | |  by Blue Ridge Timberwrights
Frame design. Some floor plans have several frame options. Adding or removing a bent can alter the number of total timbers by as much as 20 to 30 percent, greatly changing the cost per square foot.
Wood Quality. Moisture content and growth pattern greatly affects the strength and appearance of timbers. Choosing between green or seasoned wood, old growth or second growth, kiln dried or reclaimed wood markedly affects the price of your frame. The more stable the wood (drier, denser) the less the joinery will open over time, and the less checking (cracking) you will see. In a well-built timber frame, shrinkage and checking are aesthetic rather than cost or structural issues.
Species. Timber frames employ a variety of species, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some are available in longer lengths, some offer greater strength in a smaller dimension, some are considered more attractive or aesthetically interesting. Spruce, cedar and pine offer a light finish, while oak, walnut and more exotic woods are darker. Reclaimed materials offer a rustic feel while newly cut timbers are appropriate for contemporary structures. Discuss the types, pros and cons, cost and availability with your project coordinator.
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| About the Timber Frame Business Council | |
Established in October 1995, the Timber Frame Business Council (TFBC) was created as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality, integrity and marketability of the timber frame industry. TFBC is committed to strengthening and advancing the business, communications and research capabilities within the timber frame industry.
Using its most traditional definition, timber framing is a specific type of post and beam construction in which a frame is created from solid wood timbers that are connected by several types of interlocking wood joinery including mortise and tenon, dovetails or scarfs secured with hardwood pegs.
Timber frames are enclosed using several methods. While traditional timber frames were typically in-filled (between the posts and beams) with various mixtures of clay, straw, lime and other regionally available materials, contemporary frames use several methods that effectively enclose the timber frame and allow the timbers to remain exposed to the interior of the building. Timber framing is a building system which lends itself well to both residential and commercial construction over a broad spectrum of architectural styles such as; traditional, rustic, modern, southwestern, oriental and colonial to name a few. Timber framing integrates well with many other building systems and materials, such as; structural insulated panels, log systems, engineered wood products, concrete and conventional stud framing. |
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| | The Timber Frame Business Council is a non-profit trade association dedicated to putting you in touch with North America's best timber framing professionals. Please consider hiring a TFBC member for your next building project! And, remember, to stay "In Touch"!
Sincerely,
Pam Hinton, Executive Director
Timber Frame Business Council |
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