Professional Custom Home Builders in Steinbach, MB

Yes, timber framing is usually more expensive, often by 10-15% than the most equivalent conventional method. That said, there are exceptions, and the design of a space will greatly affect the relative cost differential between timber framing and more common construction.

Timber frames can be economical or extravagantly expensive, depending on their design. As a rule of thumb, a full timber frame will cost between 15-20% of the total construction cost, so a $700,000 home should have a frame valued between $100,000 and $140,000. To reduce the overall cost of your project you may consider adopting a hybrid approach, where the timber frame is used in the key living areas and secondary spaces are conventionally built.

Our most common wood species by volume are:Eastern white pineDouglas firWestern red cedarWhite oak We have also made frames from a variety of other species: burr oak, green ash, white spruce, and eastern white cedar.