All of these are considered hybrid timber frames.
Hybrid timber frame construction.
Hybrid timber framing is not typical framing there are myriads of nuances to working massive pieces of timber and metal into stunning works of art.
A precisioncraft hybrid log and timber home blends two or more of our product lines to create homes with a distinct flare.
A hybrid timber frame home is a house that incorporates some timber structurally or decorative combined with conventional stick frame construction.
Hodgson whose top end homes construction company specializes in larger upscale homes chose materials and features for this hybrid home very carefully.
A hybrid timber frame typically combines traditional timber framing with conventional outdated stick built framing to minimize costs.
A hybrid by definition is a mixing of two elements to create something that was not there before.
The reason our timber frame homes stand out is that from the original quality of the wood to the craftsmanship and design corners are never cut when it comes to the quality of the work.
Timber framed great rooms flow effortlessly into log walled dining rooms.
Often the timber frame is featured in the main areas of the home particularly the great room and sometimes will include the kitchen and dining room.
As you can see this term is quite broad.
Timbers a more expensive material can be reserved for high traffic public areas like your great room kitchen entryways porches decks dining room and master bedroom.
Here we have a timber frame truss that bears directly on a 2 x 6 wall.
Hybrid timber frame homes are becoming increasingly popular as more homeowners desire the craftsmanship of a timber frame home at a reduced cost.
Hybrid log timber homes.
The hybrid timber frame design is a mix of timber frame elements and conventional stick framing.
This is accomplished by replacing traditional timber frame construction processes like handcrafted joinery with more efficient and cost effective modern processes like steel joinery and fasteners.