What are the benefits of Timber Frame building?
Emotional Appeal. The feel of a timber frame building is one of warmth, strength and security. Timber framing allows the homeowner to vary the amount of “wood” look throughout the home. By using a mixture of T&G, drywall and other materials you are not tied to one theme or look. Design Flexibility. Since there are typically no interior load bearing walls, your floor plan can be very open, and can be changed as the needs of the occupants change. Durability/Longevity. Timber frames are structurally very sound buildings, which will last hundreds of years. There are buildings in Europe & Asia hundreds of years old that are still standing, which were built using timber framing. Modern timber frames in the US have survived major natural disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes, in very good shape, when neighboring homes have been condemned. Energy Efficiency. You can use a variety of enclosure systems which create an envelope of insulation. It is an extremely energy-efficient building
