Newsletter Edition 2

A Timber Frame Addition may be easier than you think

A 1700’s Stone Farmhouse: building on the past

When Leslie and Michael Schreiber fell in love with a charming 200 year old stone farmhouse located in the hills of Virginia, they knew they had found what they were looking for. Because of its condition, the Schreibers understood they would need to clean it up and build an addition to make it work for their lives. Keeping the historical integrity of the farmhouse was very important to the Schreibers as they were thinking about different building styles. During this time they attended a Log and Timber Home show and decided that a timber frame addition would provide exactly the right, open feel and traditional look they were hoping for.

Inside, the addition is encompassed by the 8” Douglas Fir timbers with a Danish oil finish. The timber frame shares one center roof-line creating soaring ceilings and a wide-open floor plan perfect for entertaining.

A vaulted ceiling in the master bathroom is the perfect backdrop for a striking chandelier. The dormer above the tub floods the room with natural light. Visit the Stone Farm House for additional photos and floor plan.

The curved bottom chord king and queen post bent makes a dramatic impact in the open kitchen. Tongue and groove ceilings and timbers are a striking contrast against the cream
colored drywall.

The original house was built in 1793, the first addition was completed in 1850 and the kitchen addition in the 1920's. Mike and Leslie had some idea of what they wanted in the new addition, so we discussed the many different possibilities. The house had a lot of debris and graffiti from previous tenants and the Schreibers were working hard to clean it up. It was important to the homeowners, and to us, that we be considerate of the original house. We found windows for the addition that perfectly matched the windows in the farm house, the new dormers were identical to the originals. The front porch was built to cover both the entrance to the new addition and the original front door to create a seamless connection. Mike and Leslie lived in the original portion of the house during construction so they were able to be there to help out as often as they wanted which in turn generated significant savings on the overall construction budget.

The use of the stone wall of the farmhouse as a show piece in both the new great room and existing dining space was an intentional design decision by the Schreibers. The timbers go with the stone of the original house perfectly and pay respect to the historical significance of the house.

The charming front porch is all you can see
of the expansive 1,900 square foot addition when approaching the home.

Embracing the same vaulted ceilings as the rest of the addition, the entry flows seamlessly from the foyer to the great room.

Surrounded by timber framing with its high
ceilings and wide open spaces, the luxurious master bedroom is a striking mix of old and new.

Planning the design and construction of a timber frame addition may be easier than you think.

I If you are considering a timber frame addition, please contact us for
more comprehensive planning help. We would love to discuss your project with you.

Please contact Bruce Bode at 800-845-0855 or tap the button below to get started.

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