Timber Frame Hybrid Construction Timber frame hybrid construction can be aesthetically pleasing due to the craftsmanship of using indigenous local hardwoods. The overall project combines timber with state-of-the-art insulating practices to yield very high efficiency, maintaining comfort in the home. A few ideas for achieving a higher R-value for the structural envelope include larger width…
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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…
