Timber Cabin Construction in Saskatchewan

A ‘Construction-side’ Chat Riverbend recently had a few moments to catch up with Kerri of Saskatchewan, whose Riverbend timber frame cabin home is currently being raised on a lake outside of St. Walburg. Read below to see what inspired her waterfront-style home and how construction is going so far. Riverbend Timber Framing (RTF): Why are […]

Building Your Timber Frame Home Out of A Barn

Should you convert an old barn or build a new barn-style home? The beauty and legacy that is seen in conventional timber framing began as a natural building choice for barns. Even today, some of the oldest buildings standing, many still in-use, are classic timber frame barn structures. So, what is it about a timber […]

How to Read Timber Frame Floor Plans

Riverbend’s team spends a lot of time drawing, reviewing, and reading timber frame floor plans. For most of you, however, even if pursuing building a traditional timber frame home, it’s unlikely you’ve reviewed design concepts that include timber posts and truss work. While you don’t need to be an expert in reading floor plans, it […]

Questions To Ask Before You Begin

For centuries, people have chosen timber framing as their preferred building style. This is because of its traditional beauty, durability, and overall visual impact. If you are planning to build, you might know from day one that you want to have a timber frame home, but how do you go about finding the right company […]

How Building Codes Affect a Timber Home Project

When you make the decision to build a custom timber frame home, there are several things you will need to prepare for before getting started; one of those things may seem daunting: building codes. Before you begin the actual construction of your home, there are building codes you will need to comply with. Here, we […]

Timber Frame Joinery

Beauty, strength, and detail—these are the hallmarks of traditional timber framing. Comprised of joints and connections developed centuries ago, these methods of construction are still employed today. From hand tools and chisels, to modern precision machinery, a timber frame’s connections not only provide an enduring framework, they also integrate with the beauty of the home […]

What Is A Timber Frame Hybrid?

You may have come across the term ‘hybrid’ in magazines or while doing online research. But, what exactly does ‘hybrid’ mean in the timber framing industry? In a unique market like timber framing, the term hybrid timber framing can take on a few meanings. For example, hybrid can mean the combination of different products in […]

Guide to Buying Land For Your Timber Frame Home

Purchasing land for your future timber home is not as simple as choosing a beautiful location and signing a check; several factors should be considered before you sign that dotted line. James Banner, the President of Riverbend Timber Framing, takes the time to answer a few questions and offers some advice and insight into the […]

Second Time’s the Charm

As a resident of Morgantown, West Virginia, a picturesque community resting on the lush green border shared with Pennsylvania, Lori was a happy owner of a timber frame home. Then, 38-acres of property up the hill became available and she just she had to have it. With a sprawling three county view, her family knew […]

A Timber Framer’s Perspective on Building

Experiences and memories of timber frame home building vary widely. This is true whether it is the homeowner, the designer, or the builder. With this in mind, Jason Beamish, owner of Beam Craft Timber Framing, shares his perspective on building a timber home. You have quite a bit of experience building Riverbend homes. How does […]