Architectural Plans

Architectural plans by Original Home Designs of Kamloops, BC.

Frame Iso

Timberframe plans by NEST.

Test Fit

A wall section goes together outside of the shop.

Basement Raising

The posts sit atop an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) foundation wall.

Basement Timbers

Rafters

Rafters arrive at the building site.

Wall Section Assembly

The walls are assembled on top of the floor in preparation for raising day.

Raising 1

A wall section of the timberframe is moved into position next to the ICF walls of the hybrid home.

Raising 2

The bevelled ridge beam is visible in the foreground, awaiting its lift.

Raising 3

Raising the ridge section.

Crane and Frame

A crane lifts the timbered rafters into position.

Pegging

After the frame is up and temporarily braced, the remaining pegs are pounded home.

Double Ridge

The doubled ridge beam increases load carrying capacity and is pleasing to the eye.

Floor Joists

Dimension lumber joists running perpendicular over the timber joists create a plumbing chase, and improve acoustic insulation between floors.

Completed Frame

Apart from the entrance trusses, the frame is raised in two days.

Front View

Timber accents on the garage and house peak mirror the structural front entrance truss.

Rear View

The roof over the rear deck carries the same truss design to the opposite side of the house.

Eave Bracket Detail

Eave Bracket

Side View

Side View

Timbered Deck

Heavy timbers supporting the deck above the walk-out basement give a clean and uncluttered feel to the area below the deck.

Interior View

In the living room, the glass and timber wall soars to the full height of the building.