Timber Home Living

Solid & Sustainable

Energy efficiency has long been touted as one of the main benefits of building a timber frame home, and in a world where green standards can be a bit fuzzy, these homes truly embody what it means to be a leader when it comes to creating a comfortable and cost-effective home that’s mindful of

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Save Energy & Money … Choose SIPs
SIPs (structural insulated panels) are the most popular way to enclose a timber home. Although individual products from manufacturers vary, today’s SIPs all have a solid core of insulation sandwiched between two layers of oriented strand board (OSB).
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Timber homes continue to win converts with their craftsmanship, variety and superior energy efficiency. But despite their positive features, timber homes remain a small segment of the custom-home market. As a result, how to buy and build one of these
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