At Raw Timber Design, we specialize in marrying contemporary sustainable building techniques & products with the craftsmanship, strength, and beauty of timber frame construction. Providing high-quality specialist timber-based design and build services, we are committed to excellence in building your next timeless structure. Whether you are building a residential home, a commercial project, or an outdoor timber structure, we offer only the finest products at the lowest possible prices, with a focus on professional, courteous service.
What Is Timber Frame Construction?
Timber frame construction is a general term for various methods of building with heavy sawn or hewn timbers using tenon-and-mortise joints. The design is based on prefabricated precision-cut timber sections that are transported to the site and erected within a day. The new way . With modern timber-frame buildings, you get the best of both worlds: traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge engineering.
The style of timber framing has been prized the world over for centuries and has a timeless beauty that always looks great. Compared to traditionally stick-framed homes, timber allowed interiors to be opened up without load-bearing walls, making it a favored choice among modern architects planning contemporary homes.
Why choose timber frame construction?
Homeowners and builders are opting for timber frame construction from Raw Timber Design for a number of good reasons:
Unmatched design flexibility
The use of timber framing allows architects and builders to design open spaces with dramatic ceiling heights and large windows, all without sacrificing structural stability. This is a level of flexibility that allows for countless custom home plans and design features.
Speed and efficiency
Since timber components are prepared off-site, on-site assembly can be much faster than in masonry or concrete construction. This speed is not only dramatic in terms of reduced construction time but also minimizes weather- and site-condition-related delays.
Superior energy performance
Wood is nature’s best thermal insulator, keeping spaces comfortable year-round. Together with adequate insulation and a tightly sealed structure, you will spend much less on heating in the winter and can slash your cooling bill in summer.
Durability and strength
Enhancements to manufactured woods, such as glulam and laminated beams, have made timber even stronger! Well-constructed timber frames can bear heavy loads and withstand serious weather, resulting in a long-lived structure.
Raw Timber Design: Your companion in the world of timber frame buildings
At Raw Timber Design, we provide expert woodwork, sustainable materials, and creative design to create unique timber-frame structures. We collaborate with you and the staff from beginning to end so that we can see your dream come true with accuracy and attention. Our timber frame solutions provide everything from structural quality and warmth to considerate attention to detail.
The future of sustainable building
Building with a timber frame is not only a wise choice for today’s builders and homeowners, but also the sustainable alternative you may want your future to become more familiar with. With its efficient use of trees, it’s long-lasting, environmentally friendly, and in line with current green building trends.