Timber Frame
Apr 17, 2024
Timber Frame Inspiration
Blog Category: Project Inspiration, Timber Frame
There’s something about a timber frame home that just creates a sense of warmth and comfort. Intricate joinery, exposed timbers, and high lofted ceilings all work together to create a space that you can be in awe of each and every day. While timber frame homes all have similar details...
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Aug 02, 2023
What is Post and Beam Construction?
Blog Category: Timber Frame
Post and beam structures are known for their unique look, strength, and intricate details. A traditional form of construction that has stood the test of time, post and beam construction is a great choice for those looking to create an open-concept, custom home that is both spacious and inviting. While...
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Mar 09, 2022
How to Turn Your Dream Timber Frame Home Into a Reality
Blog Category: Timber Frame
Marks Lumber is your choice for sustainable forest products, including circle sawn timbers, flooring, siding, and rough sawn lumber. In addition to being a manufacturer and retailer, Marks Lumber is also a premium supplier of custom timber frame homes. We can help you plan, design, build, and assemble your...
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Feb 02, 2022
5 Reasons to Build a Custom Home
Blog Category: Project Inspiration, Timber Frame
If you are starting to look for a new home, you may be stuck trying to decide if it's worth it to build a custom home or if you should try to find something on the market. Building a home can be an intimidating process, and there are many...
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Jan 05, 2022
Stunning Home Details For Your Custom Montana Home
Blog Category: Flooring, Project Inspiration, Circle Sawn Lumber, Timber Frame
There’s no question that Montana is a special place to live. With its natural, rugged beauty, there’s really no place else like the Big Sky state. That’s why creating a home that emulates this beauty is a no-brainer for most Montanans. The best way to do this is to let...
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Sep 29, 2021
Why Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir Makes Excellent Wood Products
Blog Category: Flooring, Circle Sawn Lumber, Siding, Decking, Sustainable Lumber Practices, Timber Frame
At Marks Lumber, we manufacture high-quality, circle-sawn lumber, timbers, siding, and flooring – all from locally-grown Douglas fir timber. Rocky Mountain Douglas fir is a wonderful choice for many different projects due to its natural durability, beautiful appearance, and availability. But what exactly makes Douglas fir such an excellent...
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Sep 15, 2021
Wood: The Way of the Future
Blog Category: Circle Sawn Lumber, Siding, Lumber Process, Sustainable Lumber Practices, Timber Frame
Wood products are no longer a thing of the past. In fact, many say this renewable resource is the future of the building products industry. This is not only due to product innovations but also new research highlighting the environmental, physiological, and economic benefits of using wood products. The timber...
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Sep 08, 2021
4 Tips for Making Your Timber Frame Home Look its Best
Blog Category: Timber Frame
Timber frames add the ultimate level of craftsmanship to the place you call home. Timber framing has a long history, with evidence of timber frame construction from as far back as 200 BC. And many of the joinery techniques used hundreds of years ago are still used now. Today, timber...
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Aug 04, 2021
Common Timber Frame Joinery
Blog Category: Timber Frame
Timber framing is a unique type of construction where the wooden frame supports the entire weight of a building. While post and beam construction is similar in that it also creates a self-supporting structure, the type of joinery is what really sets timber framing apart from other types of...
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Jul 14, 2021
5 Reasons to Build a Timber Frame Home
Blog Category: Timber Frame
Timber frames homes are some of the most stunning structures out there. Exposed timbers, intricate wood joinery, and stand-out trusses are all design features of timber frame homes that set them apart from other builds. While timber frame homes are considered more of a traditional building design, timber frames can...
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Apr 21, 2021
Why Do People Choose Rough Cut Timbers?
Blog Category: Timber Frame
There is a common misconception about what you can and can’t do with rough-cut lumber and timbers. Many people are surprised to learn that rough cut material can be used for both interior and exterior accents and is often used as the focal point throughout houses, cabins, and even...
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Apr 14, 2021
Log, Timber Frame, and Post and Beam Homes
Blog Category: Timber Frame
Log homes, timber frame homes, and post and beam homes are classic building styles that feature large logs or timbers as their main attraction. While many people tend to confuse or use these styles interchangeably, there are slight differences in the design and construction of each. Despite these differences...
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Mar 10, 2021
Why Builders Trust Marks Lumber
Blog Category: Timber Frame
Warm weather is just around the corner, which means the start of many more builds. As plans start to come together and you begin to search for material quotes, you may be considering trying out a different lumber supplier for these new builds. Here are a few reasons why Marks...
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