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Title: Normal Size Timber Frame Homes?
Post by: acrockett6 on February 03, 2021, 01:06:21 PM
Hello all,

I would love to see pictures of some timber frame homes that you all have built. Specifically normal sized homes that the average person would live in. Every time I pinterest or google "Timber frame homes" all I get are 4-5k square foot homes with super intricate designs. They are definitely beautiful but I personally enjoy seeing a normal design and size that I could actually see myself building one day. It just gets me more intrigued. Would love photos of your builds or resources that have what I'm looking for. 

Thanks!
Title: Re: Normal Size Timber Frame Homes?
Post by: Cosmo52 on February 03, 2021, 02:39:20 PM
 
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/49434/IMG_4624.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1612380863)
 
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/49434/IMG_4650.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1612380941)
 
30 by 25 with 7 by 16 gable dormer, 200 sq ft loft, ICF walk out basement
Title: Re: Normal Size Timber Frame Homes?
Post by: logman on February 03, 2021, 05:43:54 PM
Normal size is about all I build although I have done a few big barns.


(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10603/100_5251.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1612392192)
 
Title: Re: Normal Size Timber Frame Homes?
Post by: acrockett6 on February 03, 2021, 08:53:44 PM
Quote from: logman on February 03, 2021, 05:43:54 PM
Normal size is about all I build although I have done a few big barns.


(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10603/100_5251.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1612392192)

Beautiful! What's the dimensions if you don't mind me asking? 
Title: Re: Normal Size Timber Frame Homes?
Post by: acrockett6 on February 03, 2021, 08:55:00 PM
Quote from: Cosmo52 on February 03, 2021, 02:39:20 PM

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/49434/IMG_4624.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1612380863)
 
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/49434/IMG_4650.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1612380941)
 
30 by 25 with 7 by 16 gable dormer, 200 sq ft loft, ICF walk out basement
That's beautiful, thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Normal Size Timber Frame Homes?
Post by: logman on February 03, 2021, 09:36:54 PM
24x36 and had porches on both sides.
Title: Re: Normal Size Timber Frame Homes?
Post by: acrockett6 on February 04, 2021, 08:13:01 AM
Quote from: logman on February 03, 2021, 09:36:54 PM
24x36 and had porches on both sides.
Just out of curiosity, how do you run HVAC, Water, Electrical, etc when you build your homes on a solid pad? That's a question I've pondered quite frequently.
Title: Re: Normal Size Timber Frame Homes?
Post by: Brad_bb on February 04, 2021, 10:11:23 AM
I've fantasized lately about building a small or average size house but doing a really unique frame with lots of found curves and rounds, including arched doorways, and tunnel like hallway, and maybe a hidden room or hidden passages.  There's really nothing to stop me from design such a home and cutting the frame after I build my own house.  It does help though to know where it's going in case you need to somewhat tailor it to the site.
Title: Re: Normal Size Timber Frame Homes?
Post by: logman on February 04, 2021, 10:29:36 AM
Quote from: acrockett6 on February 04, 2021, 08:13:01 AM
Quote from: logman on February 03, 2021, 09:36:54 PM
24x36 and had porches on both sides.
Just out of curiosity, how do you run HVAC, Water, Electrical, etc when you build your homes on a solid pad? That's a question I've pondered quite frequently.
You have to put conduit and plumbing pipes in before the pad is poured.  Ductwork I guess would have to be in the overhead.