--- title: Normerica | Timber Homes & Cottages (11) description: Normerica is a premier provider of authentic timber frame construction serving residential and commercial projects. (11) --- - [Custom Homes](https://normerica.com/custom-homes/) - [Semi Custom Homes](https://normerica.com/semi-custom-homes/) - [Mass Timber](https://normerica.com/mass-timber/) - [Meet Normerica](https://normerica.com/meet-normerica/) - [Our Process +](https://normerica.com/our-process/) - [Overview](https://normerica.com/our-process/) - [Construction Options](https://normerica.com/our-process/construction-options/) - [How We Manufacture](https://normerica.com/our-process/how-we-manufacture/) - [Our Materials Building Solution](https://normerica.com/materials-shell-package/) - [Cost of Building Your Timber Frame Retreat](https://normerica.com/cost-of-timber-frame-home/) - [Architects & Builders](https://normerica.com/architects-builders/) - [Blog](https://blog.normerica.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://normerica.com/contact-us/) Menu - [Custom Homes](https://normerica.com/custom-homes/) - [Semi Custom Homes](https://normerica.com/semi-custom-homes/) - [Mass Timber](https://normerica.com/mass-timber/) - [Meet Normerica](https://normerica.com/meet-normerica/) - [Our Process +](https://normerica.com/our-process/) - [Overview](https://normerica.com/our-process/) - [Construction Options](https://normerica.com/our-process/construction-options/) - [How We Manufacture](https://normerica.com/our-process/how-we-manufacture/) - [Our Materials Building Solution](https://normerica.com/materials-shell-package/) - [Cost of Building Your Timber Frame Retreat](https://normerica.com/cost-of-timber-frame-home/) - [Architects & Builders](https://normerica.com/architects-builders/) - [Blog](https://blog.normerica.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://normerica.com/contact-us/) # Dream in Timber Welcome to the Normerica blog. Stay up to date on the world of timber frame custom and semi custom home and commercial design and construction. ![](https://blog.normerica.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Normerica_updated_blog_theme_52_pickup/images/Normerica%20Icon.svg) [![The Normerica Difference](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jan14_normericadifference.jpg?width=767&name=jan14_normericadifference.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/the-normerica-difference) ## [The Normerica Difference](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/the-normerica-difference) The Normerica Difference 29 Jan, 2014 [![Winter in a Timber Frame Building](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jan14_wintertimber.jpg?width=767&name=jan14_wintertimber.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/winter-timber-frame-building) ## [Winter in a Timber Frame Building](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/winter-timber-frame-building) Winter in a Timber Frame Building 03 Jan, 2014 [![Spotlight on our People](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/nov13_spotlight.jpg?width=767&name=nov13_spotlight.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/spotlight-on-our-people) ## [Spotlight on our People](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/spotlight-on-our-people) Spotlight on our People 04 Nov, 2013 [![Living in a Timber Frame Home](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sept13_livingtimber.jpg?width=767&name=sept13_livingtimber.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/living-timber-frame-home) ## [Living in a Timber Frame Home](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/living-timber-frame-home) Living in a timber frame home is unique and we often get asked, how do you decorate a timber frame home? Here are our interior suggestions... 18 Sep, 2013 [![Process and Timeline for your Building Project](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/aug13_timelineproject.jpg?width=767&name=aug13_timelineproject.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/process-timeline-building-project) ## [Process and Timeline for your Building Project](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/process-timeline-building-project) It is important to understand the steps and timelines of building your dream timber frame home or cottage before you move on to the next step. 22 Aug, 2013 [![Normerica: The Art of Creating a Custom Home Canadian Industry Online, July 2013](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BL_Butler.jpg?width=767&name=BL_Butler.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/normerica-art-creating-custom-home-canadian-industry-online-july-2013) ## [Normerica: The Art of Creating a Custom Home Canadian Industry Online, July 2013](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/normerica-art-creating-custom-home-canadian-industry-online-july-2013) Building a home is a tradition in Canada that has evolved into an art. Normerica, Canada’s foremost timber frame structure builder has set the standard for these types of buildings, winning business a 31 Jul, 2013 [![The Move to Smaller Cottages](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/july13_smallercottages.jpg?width=767&name=july13_smallercottages.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/move-smaller-cottages) ## [The Move to Smaller Cottages](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/move-smaller-cottages) If you're thinking about building a small quiet retreat or a place to enjoy the great outdoors, consider the benefits of timber frame living. 31 Jul, 2013 [![A Great Article About Normerica](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/great_article_feature_img.jpg?width=767&name=great_article_feature_img.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/great-article-normerica) ## [A Great Article About Normerica](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/great-article-normerica) A Great Article About Normerica 28 May, 2013 [![Top 10 Custom Timber Frame Home Designs: The Beauty of Bungalow Designs](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/beauty_of_bungalow_feature_img.jpg?width=767&name=beauty_of_bungalow_feature_img.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/top-10-normerica-custom-timber-frame-home-designs-beauty-bungalow) ## [Top 10 Custom Timber Frame Home Designs: The Beauty of Bungalow Designs](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/top-10-normerica-custom-timber-frame-home-designs-beauty-bungalow) Our Top 10 Timber Frame Homes: Bungalow Designs - Normerica’s innovative bungalow house plans. Here are 3 of our most popular bungalow floor plans. 24 Apr, 2013 [![Top 10 Normerica Custom Timber Frame Home Designs: The Appeal of the Prow](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/appeal_of_prow_feature_img.jpg?width=767&name=appeal_of_prow_feature_img.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/top-10-normerica-custom-timber-frame-home-designs-appeal-prow) ## [Top 10 Normerica Custom Timber Frame Home Designs: The Appeal of the Prow](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/top-10-normerica-custom-timber-frame-home-designs-appeal-prow) Top 10 Normerica Custom Timber Frame Home Designs: The Appeal of the Prow 16 Apr, 2013 [1](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/1) [...](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/6) [9](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/9) [10](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/10) [11](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/11) [12](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/12) [13](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/13) [...](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/14) [14](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/14) ### Recent Posts ### Categories - [Building with the Site](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/building-with-the-site) - [Bungalow](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/bungalow) - [Cathedral Ceiling](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/cathedral-ceiling) - [Choosing a Custom Home Builder](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/choosing-a-custom-home-builder) - [Construction Financing](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/construction-financing) - [Contemporary Homes](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/contemporary-homes) - [Cost of Building a Timber Frame Home](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/cost-of-building-a-timber-frame-home) - [Cottage](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/cottage) - [Cottage Life Show](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/cottage-life-show) - [Custom Timber Frame Home Blog](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/custom-timber-frame-home-blog) - [Environmentally Friendly Home](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/environmentally-friendly-home) - [Featured Publications](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/featured-publications) - [Great Room](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/great-room) - [Green Building](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/green-building) - [Green House](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/green-house) - [House Designs](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/house-designs) - [House Plans](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/house-plans) - [How To Build A Custom Home](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/how-to-build-a-custom-home) - [Lakeside Cottage](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/lakeside-cottage) - [Modern House Plans](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/modern-house-plans) - [Net Zero Homes](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/net-zero-homes) - [Post and Beam Construction](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/post-and-beam-construction) - [Promotions](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/promotions) - [Screened-In Porch](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/screened-in-porch) - [Shows](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/shows) - [Timber Frame Homes To Love](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/timber-frame-homes-to-love) - [Timber Frame House Plans](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/timber-frame-house-plans) - [Timber Framing Experts](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/timber-framing-experts) - [Traditional House Plans](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/traditional-house-plans) - [Waterfront Cottage](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/waterfront-cottage) ## Office [645 Veterans Drive, Unit H Barrie, Ontario Canada L4N 9H8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hXRbfndK6bWDA8Qd8) [info@normerica.com](mailto:info@normerica.com) [+1 (800) 361-7449](tel:+18003617449) [+1 (705) 431-4710](tel:+17054314710) ## Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm By appointment only. 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