Timber Frame
We inherit our knowledge of timber framing from builders of the past. This building style has been in active use for well over 2,000 years in all parts of the world. Timber frame structures are known for there durability, resilience, and long life. Some of the worlds oldest monuments, like the Great Buddha Hall and the Westminster Hall, are timber-framed and are still standing strong.
Timber framed structures use fewer, larger wooden members, commonly using timbers that are in the range of 6" to 12" (15 to 30 cm) thick. As for fastening the joints, Timber framing uses mortise and tenon or more complex joints which are usually fastened using only wooden pegs.
Recently, it has become common to surround the timber structure entirely in SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels). This method of enclosure means that the timbers can only be seen from inside the building, but has the benefits of being less complex to build and offering more efficient heat insulation. The advantage of this for timber framing in the modern world is less of a dependency on bracing and auxiliary members like minor joists and rafters as the panels can span a considerable distance and greatly increase the stiffness of the timber frame itself.
Huron Bay Log & Beam specializes in timber framing because, along with providing a long-lasting and resilient structure, the timbers are also decorative and bring an old-world style elegance to any home.
