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SIPS and Timber Framing - A Natural Combination

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Timberline SIPs are your solution to a safe, comfortable, energy efficient living environment.

Uncompromised Aesthetics

  • SIPs enclose the exterior perimeter of the building. The beauty of the heavy timber beams, posts, knee braces, purlins, and pegs remains exposed to the interior living spaces.

Cost Efficiency

  • A timber frame enclosed with SIPs meets tax credit qualifications for energy efficient building.
  • Lower operating costs as a result of the exceptional thermal performance characteristics of SIPs. Utility costs are typically 40 - 60% lower than a comparably sized home built with conventional framing methods.
  • Enclosure occurs rapidly, thus reducing labor costs and exposure to the elements.

Environmental Performance

  • structural insulated panelsEPS is a recyclable material.
  • Less “wood fiber” is used in SIP-Timber Frame construction in comparison to conventional methods. The fine woods used for the timber frame will be available for reuse in the built-environment for generations to come. The OSB sheathing is produced from fast-growing and sustainable trees.
  • Efficient pre-fabrication at the manufacturing level results in better utilization of materials and less on-site construction waste.
  • The structural timber frame is completely insulated and protected from moisture and condensation.

Comfortable Living

  • Highly efficient insulation and minimal building envelop air leakage results in a more easily controlled indoor living environment that is cleaner, more comfortable, and quieter than virtually any other building method.

structural insulated panelsSuperior Strength

  • Highly wind resistant.
  • Exceptional performance under seismic load conditions.
  • Testing during the code approval process, and observed performance over time, confirm that SIP-enclosed timber frames are a great deal stronger than the required by code.

Faster Construction Cycle

  • Installation of panels is fast compared to alternative methods.
  • Interior and exterior construction crews are able to work simultaneously and earlier in the process than usual.

Client Testimonial

"It is our impression that your timber frame construction adds a degree of elegance unique to the industry."
   - Joe and Annie Kirk

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