How Do You Use A Timber Frame Home Designer?
You’ve finished the initial planning, and now you’re ready to find a designer for your timber frame home. A lot of timber framing companies have custom home design services or a number of floor plans, while others recommend outside designers to their customers. Choosing the perfect designer for your timber frame home can make a big difference in how happy you are with the home when it’s finished. Go to the Log & Timber Homes website (see Resources) and look through its business directory under “Timber Home Producers” and “Timber Home Builders & Dealers.” Find timber framing companies near you and call them to ask if they have or can recommend a designer you can work with. List a number of potential timber frame designers you would like to learn more about to see if they fit your needs. Look at several example of the designers’ previous work. If possible, it’s preferable that you physically see this work, but otherwise, ask to see photographs. Ask the designer if he’s willing to consult
