Timber Framed Homes
Timber framing is one of the oldest methods of buildings. There are many different benefits of a timber frame home. For one, its aesthetic is second to none. With an almost flawless craftsmanship, timber homes radiate beauty, grace and charm like no other building material can. On top of that, the size of the timbers used in construction makes the abode very sturdy, durable and long lasting. In fact, one can find timber frame homes in Europe that have been around for more than 800 years now. Aside from that, home owners get design flexibility because of the large posts that take all the vertical loads, thus allowing the builder to place partition walls anywhere or even none at all. Timber frames take shorter time and is much easier to build. As a matter of fact, a typical kit can be erected and kept watertight in as short as five working days. They are perfect for sites where there is poor ground condition.
Such homes are also energy efficient. This is because they are insulated between the vertical studding. Since walls and the roof system are built around the timber structure, owners are provided with uninterrupted thermal envelope -- a full of insulation that resists dead and live loads. Besides that, owners can take advantage of mortgage that are specially designed for self-builders who are using timbers to make a home. Most importantly, timber frame buildings have been proven and tested to perform exceptionally well in fire and flood conditions.
Not only that, timber frames are extremely environmentally friendly since wood is organic, non-toxic and renewable. So, if you use wood in building a home, you are also building a better future for generations to come. This is because every time loggers cut down trees they are required to plant new trees to take its place.
To complement your eco-friendly home, you can also use wood furniture and decor, particularly teak wood. Just like timber, teak furniture are stunning, timeless, durable and requires little to no maintenance at all. Not only will you be able to create a home like no other, but you can also be assured of a great resale value should you consider selling your home in the future. Buyers will bid more than how much you can ever expect with such a gorgeous home.