Riverbend offers two distinct floor plan collections to choose from. You can select from one of our PerfectFit® series or our Riverbend Signature Series. No matter which path you choose, you can be confident that our Riverbend team will bring your vision to life. Learn more below.
Before you are ready to start the process of choosing your floor plan, there are some important factors for you to consider such as finding that perfect piece of land and determining when you want to build your dream home and, of course, how you intend to finance it. Here are some things to consider as you begin your custom home journey:
It’s important to know how much you’re willing to spend when moving forward with your timber frame home. Like any custom building project, the overall costs can vary depending on the location, size, design complexity, and other factors. You’ll also need to consider other expenses such as interior furnishings when preparing your home building budget. Our sales team will walk you through approximate costs to build in your local area.
Building a custom home starts with acquiring a special piece of land to build on. Whether it’s on a lake, in the mountains, or in the prairies, our design team will ensure your home is a special place for your family to enjoy.
When searching for land, here are some factors that you may want to consider.
Once you’ve created a budget and found the perfect piece of land, you’re ready to choose the ideal floor plan. Many of our clients find this process to be the most enjoyable project step. With many floor plans to choose from, it’s easy to find one that fits your lifestyle needs.
Contact your Client Representative to discuss your project goals and get an estimate for your chosen plan. We will also discuss your overall building budget and which of our construction services is the best fit for your needs.
Once you have chosen a plan and construction solution, you will sign your Design Contract and move into the preconstruction phase, which includes design refinement and then the creation of your engineered construction drawings that you can use to get bids from potential builders.
The preconstruction process involves creating the engineered construction drawings for your home, acquiring the materials, and cutting your timbers and your pre-fabricated structural insulated panels (SIPs).
The Riverbend design team will create the construction drawings for your home. Our manufacturing team will use these drawings to fabricate the timbers and SIPs. Then, your builder will use them during the construction of your home.
During this phase, the following steps also occur:
Manufacturing starts with Riverbend’s fabrication of your timber frame and structural insulated panels (SIPs) on our proprietary CNC machinery. The CNC creates precise cuts that ensures builders a quick and easy installation when the material arrives.
During the manufacturing phase:
Meanwhile, at your build site, you and your general contractor will:
Your builder is now ready to begin the construction of your timber frame home. We’ll supply all the construction drawings and the materials to the builder, and provide technical assistance for the timber and SIPs.
Your Riverbend Contract includes:
We named this series PerfectFit© because these floor plans are “perfect” for couples who are downsizing, smaller families or those interested in having a weekend getaway that is affordable, manageable and beautiful. Each plan in the series features beautiful timbers, superior energy efficiency and can be constructed on a significantly faster timeline than custom designed homes. Explore the range of architectural styles in the PerfectFit© series and pick the plan that matches your taste.
We have entitled this series Signature because the floor plans featured here represent our nearly 50 year pedigree of designing and building stunning timber frame homes, commercial structures, churches and barns. Our Signature Series features more than 30 floor plans that you can use as inspiration in working with our designers to create your own, one-of-a-kind custom designed timber frame home.
There are many stages during a custom home planning project, and each phase requires unique expertise. Riverbend uses a team approach to maintain a high level of service throughout your project. You’ll have direct access to each member of your team, which includes:
The in-house client representative is your first point of contact and advocate throughout the entire process.
The designer is responsible for the creation of your conceptual plan and construction drawings.
The project manager manages your timeline, coordinates with you and the builder during construction, and helps you select windows, doors, and other materials with Riverbend’s preferred pricing.
Riverbend’s whole-home cost estimate considers all aspects of your home design before and during the design process. This transparency and collaboration allows us to meet your design needs as we factor in your budget.
You know you want to build a custom timber frame home, but you’re wondering about cost. The truth is every custom home will have its own price tag based on your selections and other factors involved in the construction process.
At Riverbend Timber Framing, we understand that pricing plays an important role in your custom timber home, and we want to align with your goals as closely as possible. With our selection of floor plans, we can provide general estimates based on the expected materials. However, we only get a truly accurate cost estimate once we understand all factors involved in your project such as your build location and desired finishes.
Our ready-to-build plans and custom options can help you create your timber frame home according to your budget, and we’ll use your cost goals as a guidepost throughout the project. Our team is happy to adjust as needed to stay within a specific price point.
No matter which design path you choose to pursue with Riverbend, there are many different factors that can ultimately affect the cost to build your timber frame home. Here are some of the things you need to take into consideration when designing and building your timber frame home – and how we address each within our design process.
The square footage of your timber frame home is the most influential variable and has an impact on each of the other variables. For example, a larger house requires more materials and more manufacturing labor. The size of your custom timber home is a simple adjustment to make if your initial plans exceed your budget. Our designers are experienced with all types of floor plans, and we can identify how to modify the size while still including your design priorities.
The number of corners, roof ridgelines, and roof valleys add interest to your design but also impact your home’s overall cost. Timber framing requires various processes like cutting mortise and tenon to join timber pieces. Each design element adds more complexity to our manufacturing process that we take great care to complete accurately.
Part of the design process is choosing the density, size, and style of timber framing that works best for your project.
The finishes you choose for your project have a huge impact on the final look and feel of your new timber frame home. We can provide cost estimates and guidance to help you choose finishes that match both your budget and your unique style.
Site conditions such as accessibility, slope, snow loads, and availability of services will be unique for each build location. If your build site presents any issues, your design team is available to meet you at your site and incorporate your specific site information into your plan to estimate costs more accurately.
Different geographic economies create variances in the average cost of labor and local materials. When we look at your project as a whole, we evaluate the location and look at current building prices. If you want to learn more about your build region, reach out to a Riverbend representative! Our team will walk you through the approximate costs to build a timber frame home in your local area.
Riverbend is a premium timber frame home designer that makes your custom home a reality. Our commitment to your requirements, from design elements to cost, results in a stunning timber frame home that suits your lifestyle and budget. At Riverbend, your needs and priorities are the focus. We keep the design process collaborative to ensure we include every element you’re searching for at the right price.
Whether you’re looking for more information or would simply like to learn more about us and our services, don’t hesitate to contact us. Please follow the link below to access our online form or call us at 888.486.2363. We look forward to hearing from you.
