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...
A Full Timber Frame vs. A Hybrid Timber Frame System… or just Small Accents? Stop. Clean slate. The difference between a full timber frame and a hybrid timber frame is simply the number of decor decisions you will be exposed to. A Full Timber Frame dictates that...
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...
Hello there! Before you dig into this fun little lifestyle quiz about outdoor living, here’s what you should know about me: I am a timber enthusiast. I have helped many people brainstorm, plan, and build outdoor living structures that have made a lot of people smile....
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...
Imagine This: You have a special team assembled around your kitchen table. Sketch pads, portfolios, color swatches, and laptops are spread out and ready to engage in creating a Timber Design Master Plan to transform your entryway, kitchen, outdoor living area,...
“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 statement that a home makes can be a very subjective, broad topic and is influenced by many factors, including the personality and needs of the homeowners. This report will touch on some examples of general messages and themes, give you an adjective/noun screening...
How a personalized carving or wood burning design can add class to your post and beam home. Having a design burnt into exposed structural beams is a great way to accent your home and lifestyle with a sense of stability and permanence. A classic example is the date the...
When deciding to build a timber framing home you have to ask yourself, “What Type of Beam Finish Is Best For Me?” Choosing and applying a finish or protective coating for your timber project is deceptively complex. What first appears as a simple decision becomes...
The invigorating aspect about outdoor timber living is that it adds a whole new dimension to the fun and unity created when you begin to plan, visualize and talk about what could be. Perhaps it is invigorating because of the longevity of big timbers. Your creation...
Maintenance: almost everything in this world requires it. Roads, bridges, buildings, equipment, cars and even your health! Yet we have a tendency to loathe anything that has to do with maintenance. This article is intended to help you in two ways: The first section...
“I want it big. I want it rustic – Really big!” Ron Veach, the owner of Tuscany Homes was talking my language. Big, sturdy, strong, and stout. I knew this project was going to be fun. We had preliminary plans and a short, clear description of the style Ron...
How to avoid couch potato syndrome using one simple rule and other mental tips to promote physical well-being. This article may not seem consistent with content I have provided you with previously, but if you look deeper you can see how it aligns with the core values...
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...
