Part Two Continued: THE ART of TIMBER FRAME

February 2nd, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

Choosing the Builder is what makes your Timber Frame Dream come true. The Builder has the relationships and knowledge to assist in the design for all catagories of building, not just Timber Frame. The Supplier has design programs and hides the cost in sale process of the Timber Frame. These Suppliers do not take into account the HVAC or Radiant planning as a example. This is where the Builder is already on line, familiar with Timber Frame before the design begins. Local Architect has “Hands on Experience” knowing the rules of the land, permitting, and if a problem does occur, he is just phone call away to come and visit the site. Working with a local experienced Timber Frame Architect, Builder, and a reliable Supplier who does not have the attitude of once the Timber Frame is done, they don’t care what happens. I was really put back. Every home Specialty Built Construction builds can shown to potential clients. What great way to see the “glow”the past client has while  they share their experience and the relationship they have with Specialty Built Construction. All of this occurs because of Steve Dona Architects, Kirkland Washington(www.dona-arch.com) and Okanagan Timber Frame, Salmon Arm, British Columbia Canada(www.oktimber.com)

Be aware of “Timber Frame Rough In Packages”. In most cases if your are having this home being your “primary residence”, these packages miss many of the details. This is another reason to have your Timber Frame Builder like Specialty Built Construction on line working with your Architect and Supplier. 

This brings us to Part Three: THE ART of TIMBER FRAME Choosing a Timber Frame Supplier.  Look for Part Three. Great points to consider and how magazine articles “don’t tell it all that needs to be shared”.