Log and Timber Home Living

The nation’s premier log home magazine, Log Home Living encourages the dream of log home ownership. Each issue celebrates the log home lifestyle, provides practical advice, and offers photo tours of the nation’s most beautiful log homes.

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Log and Timber Home Living

it’s timber’s turn • Any timber home should genuinely celebrate the craftsmanship of the frame, with planed timbers or edge detailing, and place that in the forefront of its design.

COME TO TERMS

plan

The Path to Success • Building a timber frame home is the journey of a lifetime. Here’s how to take those first steps to crafting a home that’s perfect for your family.

Post-and-Beam VS. Timber Framing

raise the question • When assembling your timber team, the wise buyer approaches the process like a job interview, asking each candidate key questions to determine if he or she is right for the job. What are those questions? Read on.

Down to Earth • Want to land the perfect piece of property for your timber home? Here are the down-and-dirty questions that need to be answered before you buy.

BUYER BE EDUCATED

from the ground up • Before you invest in a piece of land, make sure to uncover any hidden costs or terrain challenges that may arise.

truss talk • The kind of structural support your design requires, as well as your personal preference, will determine your timber home’s truss system. A triangle is the simplest, but its use is limited to smaller buildings. Adding a king post in the center allows for a wider span. Queen-post trusses look like a rectangle within a triangle, and the dramatic hammerbeam can span large interior spaces and enable ceilings to soar.

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design

Flow State • Strategically plan the arrangement of your spaces to achieve a sense of ease.

the art of arrangement • Make smart use of your home’s precious square footage by employing these tried-and-true tips and tricks.

Here to Stay • Whatever your life stage — young or young at heart — universal design principles have benefits for everybody. Incorporate these ideas into your plan, and your home will age as gracefully as you.

Cutting Edge

style 101 • School is in session! Use this guide to study up on trending-but-timeless timber home design styles.

build

8 Steps to a Better Build • Careful preparation and realistic expectations will help make construction a smooth and enjoyable experience.

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SUBSCRIBE TO LOG & TIMBER HOME LIVING TODAY! • Filled with everything you need to know about designing, building and finishing your dream home, Log & Timber Home Living is a must-have for any wood home enthusiast. Every issue is packed with photo inspiration and expert advice for creating a log or timber home of your very own.

what’s in a frame? • Timber frame homes are complex structures made of vertical posts and horizontal beams to form cross-sections called bents. Combined with other members that provide support, bracing and structure to the frame, they support the weight of the house. The main members are shown in the illustration below.

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BEYOND THE FRAME

Built to Last • The keys to protecting your timber home legacy starts with construction.

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finish • Floors, doors, windows and more! Here’s your comprehensive guide to the final details that’ll really make your house feel like...