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Leighton Crick
Jun 16, 20224 min read
Why High Quality Building Materials Make a Difference
Whether you're building a home, a barn, a shed, or anything, high quality building materials will make the difference. How? Learn here....
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Leighton Crick
May 24, 20224 min read
The Ancient Building Origins of Timber Frame
Timber frame building structures have been a part of human civilization for an incredible amount of time. Learn all about the origins of...
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Leighton Crick
Apr 19, 20225 min read
Traditional vs Timber Frame Construction: What Makes It Unique?
Timber frame construction is very different from traditional construction. Read on here to learn what makes timber frame construction so...
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Leighton Crick
Jan 5, 20224 min read
7 Awesome Benefits of Building a Custom Home With Timber Framing
Timber framing is as popular as ever when it comes to designing and building a custom home. Read more here about the many benefits of...
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Leighton Crick
Oct 21, 20214 min read
What Are the Most Common Types of Timber Trusses?
Timber trusses have important practical and decorative uses. For an overview of the most common styles and when you might choose them,...
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Leighton Crick
Sep 15, 20215 min read
Timber Talk: Are Timber Frames More Expensive?
Ready to quit thinking to yourself: are timber frames more expensive? If that's the case, we've got you covered. Click here to learn more...
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Leighton Crick
Sep 14, 20214 min read
How the Timber Frame Construction Process Works in Practice
Timber framing is an iconic and ancient building style. But what is the timber frame construction process? The oldest buildings in the...
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leighton @ GTTF
Sep 22, 20201 min read
Northern Michigan Hybrid Timber Home
Eastern White Pine Timber Home with ICF walls and SIP roof. This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse...
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