5 Ways to Save on the Cost of a Timber Frame Home Before starting the process of designing a timber frame home, it’s best to know your budget—or at least a ballpark budget. You’ll want to keep it in mind as you begin to make your list of design wants versus design needs. Timber frame […]

What’s that saying, “A picture’s worth a thousand words”? If that’s the case, then an in-person view must be worth a million, surely. So you’re in the beginning stages of drawing up your timber frame home plans. You’ve decided on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, you already have paint colors picked out in your […]

Build an Energy-Efficient Timber Frame Home with Sustainability in Mind Achieve your “green” timber frame home goals with SIPs. One of the many things that makes a timber frame home appealing to the modern homeowner is the sustainability and energy efficiency that timber framing affords. Green building practices and the use of structural insulated panels […]

When we think of our homes, we tend to envision our living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens—the interior spaces we spend most of our time in. But what about exterior spaces? Using timber frame construction to build elements such as outdoor kitchens, decks, and porches is a beautiful way to increase and enhance your overall living space. […]

Timber frame construction has enjoyed a steady rise in popularity over the past few decades—and it’s not just homeowners who are embracing the versatile building method. From equine facilities to municipal bureaus, more commercial structures are now incorporating the method as well. To learn more about it, let’s look at a few of the most […]

Heavy Timber Construction Finds Its Place in Commercial Markets. The time-tested material is playing a bigger role in projects throughout the US—here’s why. When someone thinks about a commercial construction project, visions of steel and concrete likely dance around in their head. The concrete jungle—heavy, strong, and built to last. Fewer people think about the […]

Our year has already exceeded our expectations and it’s only March. We’re beyond excited to see this much interest in timber frames and we hope to deliver everyone the timber frame project of their dreams. With that being said, Mid-Atlantic Timberframes would like to make an announcement regarding our 2018 project calendar. It’s filling up […]

So, you’ve made the decision to build your dream timber frame home. Now comes the exciting first step—planning your home. The thought of bringing your vision to life with an official, detailed timber frame floor plan can be overwhelming for some. But if you’re working with an experienced, reputable timber frame builder that will take […]

People often ask us, “How much does a timber frame home cost?” Well, that’s a little like asking, “How much does a car cost?” The price of a car can range from a few thousand dollars to a few times someone’s yearly salary. Is the car new or used? A basic model or full of […]

Mid-Atlantic Timberframes will be hosting several events in the 2018 year at their facility. Below are some important dates to keep in mind and to mark your calendars now in anticipation. Check back later for more information to follow about each event! Or, follow us on Facebook to see when we post about the events. […]