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"Things we were happy with: ... (Independent Representative) Steve Petty! We could not have done this job without Steve, and he demonstrated the utmost professionalism at all times ... Our visits to Claremont and interactions with Jeff and the team were good experiences. These experiences provided the level of comfort we needed to make the decision to go with DF ... All in all, this was a big and complicated project, and we love the final result. We would recommend Davis Frame and Steve Petty to anyone considering building a custom timber frame home. Everyone who comes here loves the house."

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About Timber Frame & Post and Beam Homes

Timber framing, sometimes called post and beam, is a traditional method of building wooden structures. Traditional timber frames are distinguished by their all-wooden joinery, known as mortise and tenon, as well as for the exposed beams that are not only incredibly durable, but also create beautiful indoor spaces.

Timber Frame or Post and Beam?

Post and beam home construction is a framework based solely on vertical and horizontal pieces: the posts and the beams. Post and beam structures are constructed in layers, with each floor built independently from the others. Typically one piece is erected at a time and simple or no joinery is used.

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Timber frame construction consists of posts that span unbroken from sill to eave or ridge and are erected in walls and bents. (Bents run perpendicular to the ridge of the roof, while walls run parallel to the ridge). Historically, traditional joinery was made entirely of wood.

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Start with our complimentary timber frame informational packet and CD by sending us an email or visiting our online Timber Frame Store. If you are interested in more detailed information on both planning and building processes, visit our online store where we have our award-winning book and design workbook for sale.

And, of course, you are always welcome to call us for more information.

The Davis Frame Timber Frame:

Davis Frame will design your new timber frame home the way you want it. We use a computer-controlled, automated cutting machine to precisely cut the majority of the joinery on our timbers. We pay careful attention to the details on each and every piece in the frame, choosing to hand cut some joinery to ensure a tight fit.

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Energy Efficient, Green Timber Frame Homes:

Timber frame and post and beam homes, today more than ever, are energy efficient and constructed with sustainability in mind while maintaining the outstanding beauty, aesthetics, and craftsmanship that signify what a Davis Frame Company timber frame home is.

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