I recently had the wonderful opportunity to revisit one of our most impressive and grandiose projects that we have ever done. Eight years ago we built a pavilion on the Greystone Estate, an historic location in Evergreen, Colorado, for the owner's daughter's wedding. And what a wedding it must have been. Click the link to view photos of the erection and finished product of this pavilion!
We used some of the most beautiful and massive timbers in our company's history for this project. We used white oak for the species and we installed the timbers green--"green" timbers are timbers where the water content is still high in the timbers because they were recently cut down and milled and not allowed to dry.
It is our recommendation to consider that as green oak dries, it "checks" (the drying process pulls the grain apart creating cracks in the timbers) and twists slightly. This is perfect for a rustic feel and can really lend character to your house. However, if you are looking for a refined and more perfect look in your home you may want to consider dried or reclaimed oak or another species such as Douglas fir for your timber frame home.
Every species of wood has advantages and characteristics. When considering purchasing a timber frame home, be sure to speak with us about your options so you can choose what best fits your taste!
A great blog to visit. Thank you for sharing.
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