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The Timber Frame is a self supporting framework designed to support the roof loads and weather related loads acting against the structure. Timber placement is determined by the interior room design and the structural requirements necessary to handle the stresses acting on the building.
Artistic influences may be incorporated into the timber design, adding to our clients’ unique expression of 'their home'.
The frame totally enclosed with roof panels and exterior wall framing, provides an open timber view of each facet of the timbers and the connecting joinery.
From layout to final sanding, every timber is fashioned completely by hand. The craftsman works from "cut sheets" derived from our CAD drawing system. Timber dimensions and clearances are calculated to within fractions of an inch and must fit perfectly to each other. Oak or Ash hardwood pegs are strategically placed to hold it all together.
‘Cutting the frame’ takes place in our workshop, under controlled conditions. Each piece is labelled for location in the frame and prepped for final delivery. A tractor trailer is carefully loaded with the completed pieces and sent off to the final construction site for assembly. The timber ‘bents’ are then assembled on the subfloor and hoisted into place by crane, with many hands on helpers setting the connecting girts and braces.
‘Cutting the frame’ takes place in our workshop, under controlled conditions. Each piece is labelled for location in the frame and prepped for final delivery. A tractor trailer is carefully loaded with the completed pieces and sent off to the final construction site for assembly. The timber ‘bents’ are then assembled on the subfloor and hoisted into place by crane, with many hands on helpers setting the connecting girts and braces.
Structural Insulated Roof Panels are installed over our roof framing timbers. These panels are constructed with a foam core laminated in between 2 layers of OSB (Oriented Strand Board). SIPs are glued together with expanding foam adhesive and fastened to the timbers with long panel screws. Structural Insulated Panels have been proven to save 40% to 60% on heating and cooling expenses because of their true thermal resistance, compared to conventional fibreglass batt insulation.Roof covering (shingles) can be applied immediately following the SIP placement, resulting in a faster "drying in" time of the structure.
The Timber Frame exterior walls are enclosed with SIPs or regular stud wall framing. If stud framing is used, we recommend using spray-in Insulation in the wall cavities instead of fibreglass batts. Drywall is the most common interior wall covering, as it highlights the timbers when painted with a contrasting color.
The Timber Frame exterior walls are enclosed with SIPs or regular stud wall framing. If stud framing is used, we recommend using spray-in Insulation in the wall cavities instead of fibreglass batts. Drywall is the most common interior wall covering, as it highlights the timbers when painted with a contrasting color.
Timberworks Canada is a proud supporter of The Timber Framers Guild.