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Designing the Timber Frame Home of Your Dreams

Riverbend’s Custom Design THS™ Process Wouldn’t it be nice if you could walk through your future home to make sure it is exactly what you envisioned? At Riverbend, we want to give you the best preview of what your home will look like. As part of our Custom Design Total Home Solution™ process, you will

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Commercial Timber Frame Buildings

Timber framing is more than just a lovely idea for residential buildings. It is also a creative way in which to build commercial structures. Many commercial buildings use timber framing because it results in iconic and memorable spaces. From churches and shops, to bridges and clubs, timber framing’s traditional beauty helps define and enhance commercial

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Site Orientation

Site orientation is one of the first, and most important things you will decide when designing your dream timber frame home. So, what exactly is site orientation? Site orientation includes how your home, and its living spaces, set on the property in relation to access, privacy, views, and the path of the sun. If typical,

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Calculate the Cost of Your Dream Timber Frame Home

How much do timber frame homes cost to build?Can I compare the cost to build different timber frame homes?How can I calculate the cost to build my dream home? These questions have undoubtedly crossed your mind if you are considering building an authentic timber frame home. You need facts and figures to plan your budget

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Energy Efficient Vacation Homes

Even though you may not be at your vacation home for the majority of the year, energy bills will likely comprise a majority of the cost to maintain the home while you are away. Selecting energy efficient appliances, such as a refrigerator or LED exterior lighting, can help shave a few dollars off your monthly

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Timber Frame Home Craftsmanship

Every timber frame home is reminiscent of yesteryear. Over the course of centuries, timber framing has evolved. Yet, one thing remains constant – craftsmanship. Let’s take a moment to learn about timber framing and and how it has changed over the centuries. Traditional Timber Frame Home Fabrication Fabrication, transforming a round log into a square timber, is

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Love to Entertain? Add These Features To Your Layout

Having guests over for a party or a meal can bring much joy as well as many happy memories. However, it can also bring out, (or quickly remind you of), the ‘pain points’ of your current home’s floor plan. Does having a kitchen where everything everyone needs is somehow located in the same corner sound

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Design Ideas for Large Family Homes

The dream of owning a timber frame home almost always includes a vision of making memories with your family. If you have a large family living under the same roof, creating space that accommodates everyone is always important. And, while it would be nice to build an enormous home for your family, budget typically dictates

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Cottage Timber Frame Homes

What do seven dwarfs, three little pigs, and one granny have in common? They all lived in a timber frame cottage. Although you may not envision your next home as something directly from a storybook, there are a lot of reasons to get excited about living in a cottage. Timber frame cottage designs tend to

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A Timber Frame Home for Forever

Tips for Designing a Timber Frame Home for Retirement: Single Levels and Universal Design It is not a secret that moving around gets a bit harder as we get older. If you are building a timber frame home in which to spend your retirement, whether you plan to retire tomorrow or in twenty years, forethought

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