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...
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...
Tips from a Timber Stain Pro Shari Steber, the co-owner of Timber Pro UV, has provided us with some tips to maintain beautiful timbers all year round. Timber Pro UV is an Oregon based company that specializes in making protective stains specifically for our Pacific...
Data Suggests That You Are Well Grounded and Able To Keep Good Relationships: Sitting down this spring in reflection, I realized my appreciation for the clients I get to work with. In the past 10 years, every client Arrow Timber Framing has helped to acquire their...
According to the latest industry trends, fiberglass looks to have been toppled from its throne as the king of cost-effective insulation. Savvy buyers are choosing a variety of different insulation systems over fiberglass for many reasons. Vapor barriers, mold problems...
If you’ve happened upon this article, chances are that you are doing some research for a current or upcoming project. This is good news for both of us! I’m thrilled to spread the experience of timber living and to help you in any capacity no matter how small. And you,...
In the timber framing industry, one of the most common practices to support walls laterally, is the well-tested knee brace. Depending on the builder, there can be a variety of different methods. Here is an overview of bracing systems used in timber framing....
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...
“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...
The R-value of an Insulation Product, is commonly misunderstood and ignored. An insulating material’s resistance to conductive heat flow is measured in terms of its thermal resistance or R-value. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating...
The # 1 Enemy: Inadequate Planning in Addressing Tension Loads How will you identify possible weak points in your timber structure? Is it worth your time? Can such a complex issue be summarized in an easy-to-grasp format? If you are mechanically inclined even...
Last summer I had the opportunity to design and build a unique outdoor living structure with a friend of mine, Garret Hergert. Garret is co-owner of GRO Outdoor Living, which focuses on creating outdoor living spaces with a holistic approach. Outdoor Architect is the...
You are about to learn three ways to mix logs with timber framing construction. This will open a plethora of timber style possibilities which may be the exact touch you’re looking for. I’d like to introduce you to a hybrid log and timber style which has many...
– With Stan Homola and Mastercraft Masonry As you know, I have been on the record as an advocate for sustainable green building. To me, sustainable means money savings, energy savings, and headache-free longevity. In other words, it must make sense! Let me...
Let’s begin with the tale of the timber remodel which wasn’t. The purpose of relating this story is to give you an example of a situation which was ill-suited for a timber remodel. This remodel request occurred in 2006, about the time when exposed beams...
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...
