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Timber framing has been seen in the US dating back to the settlers in early 1600’s but even father to the 15th century medieval times in Europe. Using the thick timber for framing was common practice through the 19th century in America when balloon and platform framing was discovered. Timber framing is known to be the oldest form of wood construction with the first, and oldest known, timber frame building being from 690 AD. The Ise Temple in Japan still stands today with its timber frame strength and stability. One of the most impressive points of this building style is until the Industrial Revolution, nails were not used to hold them together, and still are in minimal use with today’s builds. Of course, the timber frames were seen in places that had readily available forests to craft the hefty lumber pieces from. Some of the most identifiable timber frame buildings across the world include the Westminister Abbey in and William Shakespeare’s birthplace. Here in the United State...

Myth 1: Timber frame homes are cold. Timber is a natural insulator so when combining it with the added insulation materials in fitted framing, it offers a more energy-efficient option.With improved airtightness over the years, timber frame homes have become easier, quicker, and cheaper to heat. Myth 2: Timber frame homes pose a higher fire risk. This myth is based off of the misconception timber frame buildings have more timber than a normal structure; however they have no general difference in the amount of woods, just in the style of how it is displayed. Timber frame home wood is also treated with fire-retardant. A timber frame building poses the same risk as any modern built building. Myth 3: Timber Frames are unstable. This dated myth points to a belief in historical UK that severe winds could topple a timber frame building. Timber frames actually offer flexibility which can allow buildings to withstand more than a modern building. Myth 4: Timber Frames are noisy. While m...

Hickory Circle Construction uses locally milled, hard woods primarily building with Douglas Fir, Oak, Hickory, Cedar, and Pine species. Deciding on which wood is best for your project is one of the first choices you should make. The timber you choose can affect pricing, dimensions, and other structure and engineering characteristics . Douglas Fir Douglas Fir is an excellent choice for timber framing because it offers a beautiful, red to yellow natural grain, as well as providing structural strength. It is one of the most abundant woods, making it a common material in timber frame projects. Oak Oak tends to be one of the more expensive hardwood timber options. Across the board Oak timber is considered a beautiful, study softwood. Choosing Oak for your timber framing offers you the choice of White, Red, or Mixed Oak timber. White oak is weather resistant making it a great option for outdoor use, while red offers a warmer tone and is commonly seen indoors. Mixed Oak is ...

Timber frame building gives a unique look, but also has a lot of other great benefits. Building with timber framing has been a solid choice from the start, and is gaining popularity again. Today were going to talk about the benefits of custom timber frames from Hickory Circle Construction. Timber framing begins with, of course, timber. Being that it uses a natural, and renewable resource , it’s a more sustainable option than man made materials. When the timber ages, it does not give the risk of chemical exposure to the touch or being released into the air. It is also one of the most sustainable options as most areas that have high rates of timber harvest, also have regulations about replanting to keep the resource strong. Production of the timber being used also created a low carbon footprint, meaning it’s a better option for the environment. In fact, converting the raw timber to build ready timber is the lowest energy consuming production of common building materials. Ti...

Timber Framing dates back to the medieval times, meaning there’s got to be quite the reason to keep utilizing the building method. It offers a lot of structural benefits, as well as an aesthetically pleasing look. There’s a lot to cover about why we love timber framing and have chosen to make it our way of building, but we’ll keep it short and sweet and cover a few of the most popular. One of our favorites is the fact you are able to see the structure. In more modern building techniques, the bones of the building are hidden behind walls, and often time not as pretty. Timber framing offers very unique joints and beautiful beams. Being able to create exposed framing that will be visible allows the work to be fully appreciated for the beautiful work it is. We were very picky when deciding which types of wood we wanted to build with. From the start we knew we needed to choose woods that were study and offered stability while having nice grain patterns and a range of tones. T...

Tiny homes have become one of the quickest growing custom-builds in the last few years. Structural integrity is a very important component to the longevity of these living spaces, and timber framing offers just that. No matter how you’re planning to use your tiny build, timber framing in a solid foundation. Timber framing is unique in the fact if does not require support from the walls, meaning it takes quite the stress off the structure. Braces and detailed joints are combined with the large timbers to offer a type of lateral support. The technique has been dated back to the early settlers in the early 1600’s in the US, but even further to the medieval times in Europe. From simple living, life on the road, or even she-sheds and man caves, there’s a style of timber framing that fits your style. Here are Hickory Circle Timber Framing Construction we work primarily with Oak, Douglas Fir, Hickory, and Pine woods. Additionally, you can choose from a rough, rustic finish or a ...