Timber Frame Hybrid Construction Timber frame hybrid construction can be aesthetically pleasing to the eye for the craftsmanship of using indigenous local hardwoods. The overall project combines timbers with state of the art insulating practices to yield very high efficiency to maintain comfort in the home. A few ideas for achieving a higher R-value for…
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Frost Proof Footings
Frost Proof Footings With cold weather around I thought this would be a good time to discuss the use of frost proof footings. The temps here in western North Carolina will be single digits this evening with 20-30 mph winds. The ground is hard packed frozen until spring here in the mountains. The use of…