SIP roofs and SIP walls in the building industry are short hand for Structurally Insulated Panels. Basically a layer rigid foam sandwiched between two layers of plywood (typically oriented strand board, or OSB) with integral structural members (2×6, 2×10, etc.). Some companies adhere the finished ceiling material like tongue and groove pine on the inside [...] Read More
The following is from a newsletter from our engineer Brian Sielaff of Tamarack Grove Engineering. Brian has been engineering our projects since the beginning and specializes in structural engineering for residential projects as well as engineering for log and timber frame homes. Enjoy: The common goal on any log home/timber frame design and construction [...] Read More
I just returned from a pleasant trip to the east coast to attend the Log & Timber Home Show in Chantilly, Virginia. We were invited to the show by Chad Clark of Handcrafted Log Homes and met a lot of great log and timber frame suppliers as well as individual clients. There was a lot [...] Read More
The Salinas is a hybrid timberframe home with some unique features. This home is designed for off-site construction (Systems Built, or modular). A very contemporary design with mono pitch roofs, a unique private Owner’s Suite that stands by itself and a full rentable “Accessory Dwelling Unit” or In-Law suite on the street side of the lot. Media Room, Office, Wine Room, [...] Read More
The Escalante is a 4514 SF, 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, 2 car garage with shop area featuring an open terrace above for entertaining and relaxing. A private elevator moves between the basement and main floor. This plan features an all wrap around porch, complete with a cozy fireplace and balcony. This home won Timber Home Living Magazine’s “Top Five Plans” with glowing praise. They were excited to see new [...] Read More
The Dearborn is a 2559 SF, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a 2 car garage in the Lower Level. This contemporary plan features a Gathering Room with a fireplacs and a terraced deck. The Office on the main floor could easily be converted to the third Bedroom, while the Owner’s Suite shares the upstairs level with the third Bedroom and Open Loft. [...] Read More
The Tioga shown below is a contemporary home with timber accents. The latest in the Gravitas Design Series this home has approximately 1000 sf on the lower level and 2000 sf on the main level. Download our full plan book which has all of our published Plan of the Month Plans. Gravitas Design Series Plan Book Sign up for our plan of [...] Read More