Colorado Manufacturing Awards 2021 Finalist The 2021 Colorado Manufacturing Awards build on five successful years of recognizing outstanding companies and people shaping American manufacturing, in a region emerging as a model for a new, dynamic sector.  Prefabrication is the common thread connecting the finalists for the Building/Construction Manufacturer of the Year at the 2021 Colorado Manufacturing Awards. Colorado Timberframe is honored to be a finalist next to two other highly regarded innovative manufacturers in the industry. Read The Article See what’s new! Stay up to d ..read more

Timber Frame vs Post and Beam It’s all in the connection. Timber Frame and Post & Beam are both terms you’ve heard but might be wondering what the difference is between the two? Both utilize the beauty of heavy timbers and are able to provide a strong weight-bearing frame with a homely aesthetic, though there are differences between the construction process and the visual appearance that are important to take into account. The main difference between true timber frame and post and beam is the way in which the timbers are connected to each other. The timber frame method uses interlock ..read more

Why Choosing Timber Frame for Your Vacation Rental is a Smart Investment A growing demand for vacation home rentals. Thinking of building a vacation home rental property? Whether you are looking to build a vacation home solely to rent or you are intending to utilize it yourself for a family getaway, you will want to choose a design that is both eye-catching and timeless. A timber frame build offers this with a whole host of upsides including a good return on investment. The vacation rental business is currently in the midst of a renaissance. The rise of websites such as Airbnb, Homeaway ..read more

4 Common Elements Found in Mountain Modern Timber Frame Homes Timber framing is flexible in design and can be altered to conform to any style, not just traditional styles which is what many will likely think of when imagining a timber frame home. Modern timber frame homes diverge from this traditional design, taking a much more simplistic approach.  Mountain Modern is the architectural style that blends modern architectural forms like flat and shed roof lines & lots of glazing with natural materials found in the mountains like timber, wood & stone.  The details of how ..read more

Timber Frame Maintenance Made Simple Timber Frame Homes are Built to Last Timber frame construction has a surprisingly long lifespan. In parts of Europe, there are timber frame structures still standing after more than a thousand years and in the New England countryside there are century old barns still in prime condition. With modern preservation techniques and more effective wood finishes available now, timber frame structures built today can survive even longer, unaffected by the ravages of time. The first thing you can do to ensure your timbers stand the test of time is selecting qua ..read more

Timber Frame 3D Model Fly Through In the continuously evolving fields of architecture, engineering and construction, renderings and architectural visualizations have become an essential tool to communicate project concepts and ideas with clients. In order to make informed decisions throughout the design process, we understand how important it is to visualize what your home is going to look like before it’s ever built. This is why Colorado Timberframe has partnered with some of the top timber frame architects who have the ability to produce customizable 3D fly-through videos to scale i ..read more

Webinar: Design Considerations for Your Custom Timber Home Watch Webinar On Demand This free webinar will cover many of the design aspects you should consider when making your one-of-a-kind dwelling uniquely yours. Keenan Tompkins, Owner and President of Colorado Timberframe, discusses in detail these timber home design considerations and options: Understanding the characteristics of the site that your home will be built. Finding the architectural style that fits you and your family’s interests. Which amenities and features you want to include in your home that pay tribute to yo ..read more

Sister’s Cabin Off-Grid Timber Frame Ski Hut Colorado Timberframe teamed up with non-profit, Summit Huts Association, to construct a 2,000+ square foot, timber frame ski hut on top of Breckenridge’s Baldy Mountain, known as Sister’s Cabin. At 11,445 feet, the cabin can only be accessed by a 3.5-mile trek on skis or snowshoes and gains 1,800 feet in elevation. The off-grid retreat will be heated by a wood stove in the main living area, with electricity coming from an array of solar panels. Unlike the other Summit Huts cabins, Sister’s Cabin will be outfitted with ..read more