Thinking about the future of a home is one of the most common topics raised by builders. As the family changes and housing needs grow over time, building a house is a decision made with the long term in mind. This naturally raises the question of whether a modular home can be extended in the future and to what extent...
A timber-frame house - can the structure withstand wind and snow?
One of the more common questions asked by builders choosing a timber-frame house is its resistance to strong winds and heavy snow loads. Doubts are understandable, as timber-frame technology is still sometimes compared to masonry construction. More often than not, this is simplistic or not entirely fair. In practice, however, the safety of a building is not determined by ...
