Timber Frame Business Council
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New Year, New Look!

January 2011 - Issue 27
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In This Issue
Timber Frame of the Month
Great Read for Timber Frame Enthusiasts
Construction of a Timber Frame Home
Timber Frame of the Month
The Lighthouse Cabin
Timber Frame of the Year

 

January's Timber Frame of the Month was  constructed by Blue Ox Timber Frames, Ltd. out of Alexandria, MN.

 

For more about this project (it has an indoor climbing wall!) and to view additional photos, Click here.

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Great Read for Timber Frame Enthusiasts

Green Beginnings: The Story of How We Built Our Green & Sustainable Home
by Avrim Topel by BookSurge Publishing
Paperback ~ Release Date: 2008-12-02
List Price: $19.95
Our Price: $19.95
Buy Now

 

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Construction of a Timber Frame Home

 

Watch Long Creek Timber Framers erect a timber frame!

After the hand-crafted timbers have been completed, they are conveyed to the construction site.  Watch the video to see the posts and beams positioned by crane for fastening as the frame takes shape in just two days.

 

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Winter Energy Saving Tips

The following tips from NSTAR will save you energy and help your budget during the colder months.
  • Set your thermostat no higher than 68 degrees when you are home and lower the temperature when you go to bed or when you are not at home. This will ensure optimal home heating and save energy.
  • For every degree you lower your thermostat you save about 2 percent off your heating bill.
  • Cut annual heating bills by as much as 10 percent a year by turning your thermostat back 10 to 15 percent for eight hours a day.

To read more, click here.

 
 

About Us   Established in October 1995, the Timber Frame Business Council (TFBC) wascreated 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. Our goal is to put 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"! 

 

Your Link to Timber Frame Professionals, Resources & Information

104 Carlisle Street

Gettysburg, PA 17325 USA

888-560-9251

www.timberframe.org

Sincerely,
  
 Pam Hinton, Executive Director
 Timber Frame Business Council