Timber Frames
One of the most important parts of the wall and roof system is venting the roof. Stress skin panels are used to carry loads and also insulate roofs. The panels are called SIP's (structural insulated panels). SIP's, also know as stresskin, are made of four layers: 1/2″ Oriented strand board sheathing on the outside, expanded polystyrene foam insulation in the middle, & 1/2″ OSB backer board and optional 1/2″ sheet rock on the inside. See the picture above for the entire wall system detail.
When a non-venting roofing material is used, like asphalt shingles, wood shingles or standing seam metal roofing, a vented cold roof is required to ensure that the roofing material lasts & the stresskin panels continue perform for years.
Designing Your Frame
There is a wide range of possibilities when it comes to the overall footprint, exterior profile and interior complexity of a timber frame building. Bents can be made bigger or smaller and roof pitches raised or lowered, altering the height and girth of a structure. Shed and gable dormers, fancy curved braces, finials, hips or valleys can be added to add detailing, character and references to a particular historical genre. Because we are a custom shop, we work closely with our clients in order to meet individual aesthetic styles and practical needs, coming up with frame designs that are unique, interesting, beautiful and perfectly suited to each owner.
Take a look at the broad range of framing styles on this page and give our friendly customer service team a call. We are here to help you design the ideal timber frame for you, with competitive pricing, a collaborative process and attention to every detail throughout. And once your specific design has been created, you will be able to review a 3D, rotating computer generated model prior to fabrication in order to see exactly how your timber frame building will look, including the location of all posts, beams and braces.