Normal Size Timber Frame Homes?

acrockett6 · 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!

Cosmo52 · February 03, 2021, 02:39:20 PM

30 by 25 with 7 by 16 gable dormer, 200 sq ft loft, ICF walk out basement

logman · February 03, 2021, 05:43:54 PM

Normal size is about all I build although I have done a few big barns.

acrockett6 · 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.

Beautiful! What's the dimensions if you don't mind me asking?

acrockett6 · February 03, 2021, 08:55:00 PM

Quote from: Cosmo52 on February 03, 2021, 02:39:20 PM

30 by 25 with 7 by 16 gable dormer, 200 sq ft loft, ICF walk out basement

That's beautiful, thanks for sharing!

logman · February 03, 2021, 09:36:54 PM

24x36 and had porches on both sides.

acrockett6 · 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.

Brad_bb · 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.

logman · 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.