Creating a Wow Factor Timber Frame Home
Jay Hubbard of bespoke timber frame manufacturer English Brothers reveals how to achieve an eye-catching finished build
Decide which features you want to make the most of
Are you looking to achieve wide, open-plan living? Or do you want to prioritise the views and natural light? Or perhaps it’s the special features that will catch the eye: beautiful handmade king post trusses in a vaulted ceiling; exposed steel beams; or even timber ones that show how the building is held together? Because timber frame is a fully engineered system, any of these design details can be easily incorporated at the planning stage.