Timber is among the oldest building materials known to humans. For centuries people have used timber frame homes that date to the time between 500 and 100 BC. Romans and Egyptians used timber homes widely, and then it spread to Europe and America too. In the initial stages, people used to build entire homes with logs, but it gradually changed and evolved into timber frame homes like the ones constructed by Mill Creek Post and Beam Company. Instead of building the entire house with logs, you can build this type of homes with logs for the frames and beams only to create the structural supports and finish it with wood and timber of various designs and styles. Post and beam homes are more rustic and natural looking, but timber frame logs can even be square.
The modern concept of modular construction of homes that started in the 1950s encouraged people to have a re-look at the timber frame homes that appear quite stylish with a vintage appeal that spells class. To cope with the expectations of people to build homes quickly, timber frame homes offer attractive options because you can build the house by assembling the pieces in just 3-5 days. The wooden homes come with some benefits not available from other kinds of homes.
Open and strong homes
Open concept in home design and planning has become quite popular over the last decade. People like more openness in homes with fewer walls between the common living areas with the kitchen overlooking it. The openness gives a lot of living comfort, and even smaller homes can look quite spacious. With less load-bearing walls the timbers are strong enough to support the home structure and create an open floor plan free from barriers that obstruct vision. The strength of timber and its durability together with stylish designs make timber frame homes look very beautiful that attracts people who want to create houses that look different.
Less waste better sustainability
Timber log homes are eco-friendly, and since entire logs go into the construction, there is minimal wastage as compared to using dimensional lumber that we see in traditional houses. The lumber used in conventional homes goes through a series of handling and cutting in various stages during its journey from the forest to the job site. The wood used for timber frame homes undergo much less handling and cutting, and hence there is less wastage. The logs are almost of the required size and needs least cutting. Lower handling also means less cost.
Improved aesthetics
Custom built timber frame homes give homeowners several options to improve the aesthetics and to style the house differently. You can make the logs visible both from both outside and inside that looks beautiful. Living in a house surrounded by sturdy and robust timber gives a sense of security and comfort as well as the satisfaction of living in a natural indoor environment. Adapting an open concept give more choices in placing doors and windows.
Building a home with flexible floor plan is only possible with timber frame construction.
