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Timber Frame Blog
Leighton Crick
- May 24
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
How the Timber Frame Construction Process Actually 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
- May 19, 2021
- 1 min
Western Red Cedar Entry Truss
This one was a bit tricky but it turned out beautiful. This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber...
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leighton @ GTTF
- May 12, 2021
- 1 min
Eastern White Pine - Timber Stairs
This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only care about the quality of our...
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leighton @ GTTF
- May 12, 2021
- 1 min
Douglas Fir
Arched Bottom King Post Front Porch This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only...
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leighton @ GTTF
- May 12, 2021
- 1 min
The Hand Hewn Look
This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only care about the quality of our...
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leighton @ GTTF
- May 12, 2021
- 1 min
Western Red Cedar Pergola
This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only care about the quality of our...
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leighton @ GTTF
- May 12, 2021
- 1 min
White Oak with Heritage Natural Exterior Oil Finish
Gable Trusses and Heavy Timber Trim This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only...
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leighton @ GTTF
- May 12, 2021
- 1 min
Western Red Cedar
Beautiful Arched Bottom King Post Truss for a Pool House This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse...
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leighton @ GTTF
- Mar 26, 2021
- 1 min
Eastern White Pine - King Post Trusses
Just finishing these big boys up for Scott Norris Construction. This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand...
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leighton @ GTTF
- Mar 22, 2021
- 1 min
Covered Bridge
Covered Bridge for Hidden River Golf and Casting Club - Brutus, MI. This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand...
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leighton @ GTTF
- Dec 29, 2020
- 1 min
Beautiful Doug Fir Trusses on Lake Bellaire
This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only care about the quality of our...
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leighton @ GTTF
- Nov 12, 2020
- 1 min
Eastern White Pine - Hand Hewn Timbers
We recently fabricated these hand hewn decorative timber trusses and mantel piece for a beautiful new home on the Old Mission Peninsula,...
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leighton @ GTTF
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
Another Project out the door...
This is just one of the top-end examples of our work here at Grand Traverse Timber Frame. We not only care about the quality of our...
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leighton @ GTTF
- Oct 13, 2020
- 1 min
Award Winning Home with Timbers by Grand Traverse Timber Frame
Congratulations Scott Norris Construction for winning four Judge's Awards and the Overall People's Choice Award for homes over $1.35...
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