Timber Frame Homes: An Array of Benefits

rocking chair in timber frame room
A Maine timber frame home or barn built by Sweet Timber Frames will give you a sense of warmth, space, and tradition that no other building style can offer. This style was the choice among New England's first colonists and has withstood the test of time. Today, our Maine timber frame home plans make for structurally unique houses, cottages, studios and barns. (See our timber frame photo gallery for examples.)
Sweet Timber Frames are...

Built to last. There are frames more than 1,000 years old still in use today. A Sweet Timber Frame barn / home stands for generations, providing housing value that lasts.

Strong. A timber frame is structurally stronger than conventional platform construction and uses less wood.
How does timber frame construction work?

Environmentally sound. Timber frame homes use less wood than conventional platform construction and can incorporate recycled timbers from other homes and barns.

Insect and rot resistant. Stable eastern hemlock is our timber of choice.
What kinds of wood can my timber frame home be constructed from?

Traditional values. No metal used, not even nails.
What is "joinery" and how does it work?

Versatile. Timber frame house plans suit both modern and classical architecture.

Spacious. The entire structure rests on the frame so your interior remains open and airy, giving you more living space.

Beautiful. The timber framework is fully visible from inside, adding warmth to your home décor.

Warm. Insulation panels surround the timbers, making your home thermally efficient.
What kinds of enclosures are available to insulate my timber frame home?

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