Architects, Builders, Clients
Here are some questions to ask so you can be sure you are making a well-informed choice for yourself and the environment. Does the product use renewable resources? (Think forest products, or better yet, reclaimed timbers!) What kind of energy is used to make this...
Architects, Builders, Clients
So you’ve considered all your options and looked deep within and you are positive – your new home is to be a timber frame home. Firstly, congratulations! But, now what? Where do you begin? At the heart of planning for any home is the floor plan. The way in which...
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Some may answer reactively “no” or assume “yes” just based on a sense of adventure. Perhaps the “tiny home” explosion has really prompted a trend and movement towards downsizing. Yet, when we look at tiny homes and small production...
Architects, Builders, Clients
The difference between a full timber frame and a hybrid timber frame is this: 1. Full timber framing means your house is designed and constructed with full timbers. The full timber frame dictates that exposed beams are part of the home decor in every corner of your...
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Arrow Timber Frame’s official story began with our first post and beam job. But our actual roots go much deeper. My love and fascination with building and creating structures started with building forts and carving projects as a youngster. The History When I was 16, I...
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Mantels began to surface with European royalty as early as 500 AD. They became a place for art and self-expression. Some of these mantels were extravagantly ornate. Many would span whole walls and even had sculptures carved into them. Around the turn of the 17th...
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“Building green is no longer just a luxury, it’s a necessity!” Green building is becoming more and more popular among homebuyers. This means fewer materials, less pollution and more eco-friendly habits. I recently had a couple come to me wanting to...
Architects, Builders, Clients
Creating post and beam makeovers is our cup of tea! It elevates our heart rates. We love working with architects and clients and seeing the unique solutions created by the cross-pollination of ideas. In some cases, an architect will approach us with new construction...
Architects, Builders, Clients
9 Timber Truss Styles The basis of heavy truss design concepts. Usage of timber frame trusses is highly dependent on the houses (or structures) square footage, roof lines (both pitch and context of other rooflines) overall spans, design preferences and structural...
