You’re excited to build a new home, and timber frame houses have caught your eye. Should you go with a traditional steel-frame structure or a timber frame? These frequently asked questions (FAQs) on timber frame houses can help you decide…

Challenge Ray and Debi Schaffer of Waretown, New Jersey, wanted to build a timber frame home for their family that would highlight the pond on their 6.5 acre property. They loved the aesthetics of timber, its warmth and openness. (more…)

Challenge Karen Eisenhauer and Rachel Gerstein were facing issues with the barn at their home. It was outdated and worn, not the safest environment for their two horses. They visited a farm a few miles down the road, and when…

You can afford a wood framed commercial structure. More accessible materials Wood in its natural form is an excellent building material. The only modification required is cutting the timber to uniform sizes. Most of today’s timber for wood framed construction is obtained…

If you are planning to build a small- to mid-sized commercial building, consider the following before deciding whether to build a steel or wood framed commercial building. Cost efficient and durable Steel is an excellent choice for buildings with large…

Challenge After operating its family-owned business out of two office trailers and a two-bay shop for many years, GFI Transport decided it was time to invest in a new facility on its Mount Joy, PA property. Company owner and president,…