Blog Posts & Beams Archives – Brooks Post & Beam

Timber Frame Additions & Renovations

(Note- this article originally was posted prior to 2012, when the economy was recovering from a severe recession and the foreclosure crisis. But while the economic conditions have changed radically, the reasons for building additions are largely the same.) An interesting development in our business this year has been a complete shift from new home

Affordable Timber Frame Homes & Barns

Since Colonial times, New England has earned its reputation for having hardy residents. The terrain and the weather are demanding, and its residents quickly learn to plan ahead and be resourceful. Architecturally, the Colonial and the Cape are great examples of form following function. Both housing styles make efficient use of materials and space, keeping

Log Homes vs. Timber Frame Homes

I am often asked questions about log homes vs. timber frames that use SIPs for the building envelope. “Are the panels more energy efficient than logs?” “Can you use any kind of siding with panels?” My tongue-in-cheek response to these questions is that “we’re very similar except timber frame homes come without the drafts and

Timber Frame Only or Full Package?

As with many purchases, a timber frame is not just a commodity like gasoline where all you care about is availability and price. There are many factors you should consider: Are timber frame drawings included? Will there be 3D drawings to facilitate comprehension of the plan along with detailed scaled drawings to compare to floor

Construction Boom-ers

(Note- this article originally was posted prior to 2012, when the economy was recovering from a severe recession and the foreclosure crisis. But while the economic conditions have changed radically, the reasons for building a Brooks Post & Beam home are the same!) I am seeing a dramatic increase in the construction of timber frame

What Species of Wood to Use in a Timber Frame?

There are many species of wood that may be used in a timber frame building, though the choice of wood to use for your project is not always simple when you’re trying to stay on a budget. We use a variety of different materials in our frames; typically our clients prefer Eastern White Pine, Hemlock,

New Home or Existing?

(Note- this article originally was posted prior to 2012, when the economy was recovering from a severe recession and the foreclosure crisis. But while the economic conditions have changed radically, the reasons for building a new Brooks Post & Beam home are the same!) Why should you consider building a new home when there are

Introducing Timber Frame Kits

We are pleased to announce our new line of Timber Frame kits. We have put together kit packages which combine our most popular small home designs with pre-cut timber frame and panels. While there are other companies offering kit packages, only Brooks Post & Beam offers easy to assemble draw-bored frames, backed up by our

Why Buy a Timber Frame Kit Home?

Every potential client we talk with has their own reasons for wanting a timber frame home kit, but the most common are cost savings, the satisfaction of doing it yourself, flexible scheduling, and minimizing waste. Cost savings: You can save thousands of dollars in labor by building your own home. Some of our customers want