Affordable Timber Frame Homes

Timber frames have the reputation of being vastly more expensive than a conventionally framed home. This is probably because of the dramatic vaulted ceilings, beautifully open and flowing floor plans, and huge timbers that convey strength and security--not to mention the energy efficiency possible in a timber frame home.

Timber frame homes don't necessarily have to be expensive. When designers need to design a frame that involves a complicated roof system with many hips, gables and dormers, the price of the frame increases exponentially. We have built many beautiful homes in this exact way. See the photo below for an example of a complicated roof structure.

A home builder can work with us or their architect in designing a home that isn't so expensive because it utilizes beautiful heavy timbers in an economical way. Utilizing a rectangle floor plan or a plan that looks like a "T" or "L" or "H" allows us to create a frame that beautiful, efficient, and designed for you and is very comparable to conventional framing in price.

Below is a photo of a timber frame home that were designed from an economical approach in floor plan design and layout.

Our standard designs are crafted with economy in mind and are easily customized to your needs. Take a look at our designs at http://www.texastimberframes.com/standarddesigns.html.

Let us know what you have in mind for your home and budget and we will be happy to work with you, whatever your dream may be.