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timber design tips

Although log and timber homes share primary design features and principles, timber homes utilize the post-and-beam frame, which has implications for the interior design as well its structure.

A timber-framed house is the model for open living, a popular design concept in many modern-day homes. In this type of home, all of the rooms

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