Evergreen Timber Works adds a level of craftsmanship to your home. Timber framing has a long story to tell, and many joinery techniques are from hundreds of years ago and are still used now. Timber framing is combined with modern techniques to develop beautiful structures that last for generations.
A lasting home requires consistent upkeep; however, timber frames are relatively low-maintenance. Some key maintenance practices are specific to the type of home. Also, keeping up with the practice, you will have a quality custom home for years to come.
Quality Timber Matters
A lasting home starts with potential construction materials. It is very crucial that the timber is dried properly before building. Dried timbers are highly sought after because they are less likely to crack, twist, or bend. Evergreen Timbers are dried in a controlled environment. In fact, drying up can speed up the process and allow you to get high-quality materials.
Additionally, make sure to choose the best quality timbers that are suitable for your geographic environment.
Choosing the Best Wood for Timber Framing
The ideal types of wood for timber framing include bald cypress, western red cedar, and eastern white pine. Bald cypress is ideally the popular choice for wetter climates and its moderate resistance to decay. On the other hand, cedar offers straight grain, a distinctive scent with high decay resistance, making it a favorite for specialized architecture.
Western red cedar is lauded for low shrinkage and natural fungicidal properties, which increase durability. Eastern white pine is likely to develop a beautiful patina over time, balancing quality with affordability.
Framing Lumber Choice for Building a Home
Framing lumber or structural wood is the grade of wood used for house framing. The technical characteristics make it suitable when a large span is required. The list outlines the different types of woods used as framing lumber, most commonly for house construction and increasingly in timber frames for multi-family mid-rise construction.
Light structural lumber is used in the residential construction of single-family homes. Wood as the framing material is very beneficial as it doesn’t undergo much transformation during processing.
Heavy timber refers to dimensional lumber used for post and beam construction. Large dimensions of wood can support heavy loads and is fire resistant.
Finger-jointed lumber is manufactured with short, dry pieces of wood that have been machined on both ends and joined with a water repellent. The technique is ecologically beneficial as it uses short pieces of wood to create finished products.
Engineered Wood Products for Framing Homes
Engineered wood products are process than standard woods and can be expected to be more expensive than other types. It has a higher embodied energy that undergoes multiple transformations. Hence, it comes with technical and ecological advantages and is very strong. Engineered wood ideally has a lower embodied carbon footprint than concrete.
Bottom Line
Choosing the right construction material is imperative for smooth construction and longer durability. If you need further guidance on choosing the best timber for construction, please get in touch with us.