Precisioncraft offers both timber frame as well as log post and beam.
Building a post and beam house.
For those who want to enjoy the warmth and grandeur of a log home without the use of traditional log wall construction log post and beam may be the perfect option.
This is the second video in the post beam construction series.
The post and beam construction style can be created by using square timber framing or round logs.
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Our home designs showcase the use of natural timbers open floor plan living vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light.
Post and beam homes are typically expected to cost more than a 2 4 stick built home.
Linwood is recognized as a world leader in contemporary post and beam new home construction.
Rustic yet dignified our kits provide the perfect blend of value strength and style for your custom home.
Beams sit flat on top of the posts below use simple lap joints or are cut at angles.
Customize any of our house plans or create a new one of your own.
The reasons for this are many and varied with the main ones being the cost of the high quality wood timber frame versus inexpensive wood studs superior insulation and the typical use of large glass areas.
The plates can reside inside the beams or externally.
Sand creek post beam home kits have become the starting point for many custom homes across the country.
A modified post and beam will work with pier perimeter wall and slab.
Even better is a pole foundation where your posts are embedded deep in the ground about 4 and transfer the full weight of the building directly underground.
In contrast a post and beam connection does not use mortise and tenon joinery.
The pre drawn plans on this site are only a sampling of the unlimited styles of buildings designed and built through the teamwork of habitat and owners.
The soaring wood ceilings and exposed post and beam frame are not only beautiful but extremely strong and versatile.
Post beam homes.