Defining Timber Framing

As you visit multiple wood home manufacturing websites, and read about various building systems, it sometimes becomes confusing. While the character and beauty seen in a wood home instantly catches the eye, not every wood house uses the same construction methods or building materials. Here are some explanations to help define timber framing from other […]

Timber Frame Homes From Shore to Shore

For over 30 years, Riverbend has built custom timber frame homes for clients across Canada, the United States, and beyond. Highlights of three of these homes, including their unique stories, are below. Regardless of where you live, Riverbend offers the experience needed to help you design and build the timber frame home of your dreams.  Craftsman-style […]

The Open Space of a Timber Home

One of the most cherished elements of a traditional timber frame home is its lovely open space. Bents and intricate timber skeletons provide the necessary structural support, reducing the need for interior load-bearing walls. This results in spacious, flowing layouts. Whether it is the beautiful continuation of your kitchen into your dining and great room, […]

Why Not Make It Custom?

Making the decision about designing and building a timber frame dream home? Now is the perfect time. This summer, view floor plan concepts, learn your design preferences, and begin planning your future custom home. We are highlighting Riverbend floor plan ideas to inspire you to make it custom. Because we launch new design concepts on […]

A Naturally Lit Timber Home

Traditional timber frame building is well-known for designs tailored around open interior spaces that highlight the home’s timber elements. Timber framing, however, famously offers another interior delight: light. When you design a timber frame home, the incorporation of light, both artificial and natural, is of critical importance. This is because it dramatically impacts your finished […]

Designing To Fit Your Land and Lifestyle

When you make the decision to build a custom timber home, there is a lot that goes into creating the perfect design for your family. Riverbend’s team understands the importance of creating a home tailored to your personal style, and that fits into your land. And, our talented designers are here to help begin your […]

Our Team Approach

Deciding to build a custom timber frame home is an exciting endeavor that requires a dedicated and experienced team. When we developed our exclusive Total Home Solution™ (THS) process, our goal was to offer you a seamless service from the design phase of your home to its completed construction. And, in order to deliver the […]

Riverbend’s Personal Touch

Riverbend’s relationships with homeowners are at the core of everything we do. This is because we understand that projects as personal and important as building someone’s dream home require face-to-face interaction. And, we want that interaction to be both personal and professional. Each client, regardless of location, deserves a knowledgeable client representative. This means you deserve a […]

A Designer’s Perspective on Timber Home Designs

Riverbend’s seamless Custom Design Total Home Solution™ process begins with professional in-house architectural design. By providing trained and experienced timber frame home designers that work directly with our clients, we create unique, well-built homes that match each individual’s location, budget, and style. Celeste, one of our in-house designers, offers a designer’s perspective on creating timber […]

Riverbend Videos Tell a Story

Photographs of timber frame homes captivate people, inspiring them to build a custom Riverbend home of their own. In fact, one of the most-visited pages on our website is a collection of kitchen and dining photographs. Doubtless, we all know the phrase, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” However, we also know a video […]