Timber Frame Business Council Announces the "Timber Frame of the Year"

Aug. 20, 2010 - PRLog -- The Timber Frame of the Year is the Lakewood Home, built by Timberpeg, Inc. http://timberpeg.com/

The Lakewood Home received the most votes over the past few weeks from the public as well as other timber frame professionals.

Constructed from Douglas Fir, this timber frame vacation home is not only beautiful, but extremely energy efficient as well. At the request of the owner, someone committed to conversation and the environment, geothermal heat, solar hot water and solar electricity were added in addition to the many other “green” features already included in the home. Although the initial expense was costly, the owner felt these features would be beneficial to her family in later years, and would payoff in the long run.

With an open floor plan, for the living, dining room and kitchen, this home features a first floor master suite with cedar siding and cathedral great room that boasts king post trusses. A second floor loft overlooks the great room and the view beyond. Incorporating a European feel to the home, the owner requested that each bedroom have a single sink “en suite” as well as a bath that had its tub and sink separate from the toilet, allowing for separate use.  To view the floor plan, please visit http://www.timberframe.org/blog/?p=563

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The mission of the Timber Frame Business Council is to strengthen the timber framing industry through professional and public outreach, professional development, education, and major industry initiatives.