From Start To Finish, a Timber Frame Home

How long does it take from start of design until delivery of my timber frame from Davis Frame?

This process can take as little as three months or as long as nine months depending on the complexity of the design and the number of changes required in the process of refining it. When the design is complete, it generally takes eight weeks to cut and deliver your timber frame.

Another similar question we often receive is how long does it take to erect the timber frame and install the SIPs panels? On average, it takes about three weeks; however, the size and complexity of the building, site constraints, and weather conditions can affect the amount of time it will take. The remainder of the construction process for a timber frame is the same as any conventional home and usually takes 9 to 12 months.

If you have a question about the timber frame building process or about our timber frame homes, feel free to leave a comment with your question or call us today at 1-800-636-0993!

New Photos of Timber Frame Home in Oregon

Jeff Davis, President of Davis Timber Frame just got back from Oregon and took some new photos of our timber frame project in Wine Country Oregon! This new beautiful barn style vacation home will be the perfect place for the homeowners to relax and enjoy their surroundings. Below the home's property is a vineyard and with the view of the vineyard and the rolling hills, it just doesn't get any better.

 Timber frame great room captures a beautiful view

 Timber frame kitchen

 A view of the timber framing

 

A view of the cupola

 Side view of the Oregon timber frame home that captures the beautiful views of the rolling hills

If you are interested in building a timber frame home or barn style home in Oregon, Northern California or Washington, contact our representatives Doug and Leanne Smith of Central Oregon Timber Frame!

Are you building in a different region other than the Pacific Northwest? If so, give our main office a call today by calling 1-800-636-0993.We ship our timber frame packages nationwide!

Timber Frame Raising in New Jersey

Rendering for the new timber frame home in New Jersey

Davis Frame Independent Representatives, Timber Frames Unlimited recently hosted a timber frame raising in Southern New Jersey. As you can see, it was a beautiful day for a frame raising! Seeing a timber frame during the construction process is one of the best ways to see the beauty and the details of a timber frame---in it's "bare bones."

This new timber frame home will feature 2,954 SF of living space. The first floor will host a large open space that will include the great room, dining room and kitchen. A powder room will be located off to the right of the kitchen. This area of the home will also connect the house to the two car garage. The master bedroom and guest bedroom will be located on the second floor, along with a shared full bathroom. Above the two car garage will be a large studio, a perfect space to use as a media room or office! 

The homeowners added two cupolas to their timber frame design, one on top of the roof of the house and one on the garage. Many of our clients add cupolas to achieve a barn home look and also to allow natural light in. The natural light from the cupolas can be enjoyed in the master bedroom and the studio space above the garage.

The homeowner watching the crew with the timber frame assembly

Timber frame bent being raised into place

Timber frame bent being raised into place

Check out the rest of the timber frame raising photos!

Call us today at 1-800-636-0993 if you have any questions about our timber frame homes.

The Future of New Home Design

According to the National Home Builders Association (NAHB), they foresee some changes in how people design and build their new homes! No more McMansions, but rather smaller and more energy efficient homes. NAHB recently surveyed over 3,000 building professionals to help predict the new home for 2015. Many of the trends are exactly what we have been seeing over the past few years with many of our clients homes.

New homes are about to get smaller and more energy efficient (greener)! Bigger isn't always better, it is all in how you design your home to maximize space. Formal spaces are going away (formal dining rooms, living rooms) as well as unnecessary spaces (extra bedrooms and bathrooms).  Living rooms and formal dining rooms are expected to merge into an open floor plan. For years, many Davis Timber Frame clients have eliminated living rooms and formal dining rooms. Most of our timber frame homes are designed with an open concept that includes the great room, dining area and kitchen; we have been designing and building our homes like this for years!

Open concept timber frame great room and kitchen

To learn more about the new house of 2015, check out the National Home Builders Association's survey results.

If you are ready to get started on your new home project, call us today at 1-800-636-0993 and speak to one of our project coordinators!

Oregon Timber Frame Home Featured in Local Newspaper

Davis Frame Independent Representatives, Doug and Leanne Smith of Central Oregon Timber Frames were recently featured in the Bend Bulletin, a local publication in central Oregon.

The off-grid timber frame home features 2,850 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Passive solar design techniques were used to design this home so that the home maximizes natural lights. The Smith's also incorporated 27 photovoltaic panels on their roof. The timber frame home's electricity comes solely from the solar panels. The hard work has paid off for the Smith's, their home is rated Platinum Earth Advantage and living off-grid has significantly reduced their monthly energy bills.

Read the article today on this amazing off-grid timber frame home!
 
To see photos of the Smith's timber frame, visit the Pacific Crest photo gallery.

Timber Frame Design Services

Often our clients ask us, what services does Davis Frame offer? Who will build my Davis Timber Frame Home?

Davis Frame Services

Here at Davis Timber Frame, we not only manufacturer the timber frame system that will become your beautiful home, but we also have an in-house design team and we can help you design your new home. We offer complete design services and can work with you to create a home design from scratch. With our full design services we will provide you with floor plans and elevations, cross-sections, details and a foundation plan.

We also offer many pre-designed floor plans and can work with you to modify one of our pre-designed timber frame plans. If you have already developed plans with an architect or designer, send us your plans we can provide you a quote for your timber frame home package.

Who will build my home?

Davis Frame Company can provide you with one of our technical advisers who will work with your general contractor to help assemble the timber frame and SIPs panels. We can also recommend independent frame and panel installation crews in various locations in the US. Your general contractor or subcontractor will build the rest of the home.

If you would like to get started on your timber frame home project, call us today at 1-800-636-0993 or visit http://www.davisframe.com/!