Posts by Nino Malatesta

When you’re building a new home, you want to create something that is distinctive and impresses anyone who comes to visit you. One of the biggest trends in home construction is the use of reclaimed wood salvaged from barns. Using repurposed wood is an excellent option with benefits ranging from style to substance. If you’re…

Horse owners of the past often built timber frame horse barns to protect their prized animals. For many, horses were their main source of transportation prior to the turn of the 20th century. Modern horse owners can enjoy the lifetime durability of a horse barn made from a timber frame.

Not all homes come with the convenience and versatility offered by a garage. If you don’t have one, there are many design options to choose from including timber frames. Building a timber frame garage can provide you an easy, beautiful way to store your vehicles.

When most people think about timber frame houses, they imagine a home from a hundred years ago sitting on a wide-open plain surrounded by farmland. However, this older home style has gained popular traction in recent years. Here’s what you need to know about this home build option.

To create the home of your dreams, you may have difficulty finding an existing floor plan that suits your family’s needs. However, starting a plan from scratch can be daunting and overwhelming. Before you begin laying out a custom floor plan or working with an architect on a unique timber framing design, read through the…

When you have an old barn that you aren’t doing anything with, there is no reason why you can’t alter it into a home. There is a lot of potential in barns and the possibility to create a cozy, rustic home is something that you shouldn’t overlook. Here is how you can convert a barn…

The modern rustic look has made a comeback, and with it, the post and beam construction technique has reappeared. Whether it is the old-time feel of the log cabin or the more modern open rafters with the huge support beams, the heavy timber framing can help you find what you want in the look and…

Homes are not the only part of your property that grows old. Did you know that the ground under your home does too? The earth moves and shifts all the time, and with each of these movements, your home settles or moves just a little bit. The land can rise as if the earth is…

Timber frame homes have been around for many years. What started as strictly wood structures now have modern features. The result of this construction model is a beautiful, long-lasting home for homeowners who love an open floor plan.

If you have ever watched a stick-built home go up, you may either be surprised or appalled by how flimsy these materials often appear to be. They do not embody the idea of a strong and safe home. Because of this, more homeowners are turning to timber frame homes. These homes do cost more than…