--- title: Normerica | Timber Homes & Cottages (13) description: Normerica is a premier provider of authentic timber frame construction serving residential and commercial projects. (13) --- - [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) [![Meet Roman, Custom Home Designer](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/meet_roman_feature_img.jpg?width=767&name=meet_roman_feature_img.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/meet-roman-custom-home-designer) ## [Meet Roman, Custom Home Designer](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/meet-roman-custom-home-designer) To give some insight into the design function and process of a timber frame home we interviewed Roman, our senior designer at Normerica. 05 Oct, 2012 [![Building A Custom Cottage Home On An Island, Part I](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/island_building_pt1_feature_img.jpg?width=767&name=island_building_pt1_feature_img.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/building-custom-cottage-home-island-part) ## [Building A Custom Cottage Home On An Island, Part I](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/building-custom-cottage-home-island-part) See how this island cottage will blend into the natural surroundings, including the gorgeous trees and shoreline. Normerica Timber Frame Island Cottage 09 Sep, 2012 ## [Welcome To Blog, Post & Beam: the blog of Normerica Authentic Timber Frame](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/welcome-blog-post-beam-blog-normerica-authentic-timber-frame) Welcome To Blog, Post & Beam: the blog of Normerica Authentic Timber Frame 17 Aug, 2012 [![A Room for all Seasons: Our Homes, May 2012](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEAT_Roomforallseasons.jpg?width=767&name=FEAT_Roomforallseasons.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/homes-may-2012) ## [A Room for all Seasons: Our Homes, May 2012](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/homes-may-2012) This beautifully-designed space allows the homeowners to enjoy the outdoors, indoors. 31 May, 2012 [![What’s Better? Log Home or Timber Frame Construction?](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sept12_whatsbetter.jpg?width=767&name=sept12_whatsbetter.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/whats-better-log-home-timber-frame-construction) ## [What’s Better? Log Home or Timber Frame Construction?](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/whats-better-log-home-timber-frame-construction) So you’ve decided to build a custom home with the enduring strength and beauty of wood. Now the question in front of you: build a log home or timber frame? 25 May, 2012 [![Vanilla Skies: Our Homes, Winter 2012](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEAT_VanillaSkies.jpg?width=767&name=FEAT_VanillaSkies.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/homes-winter-2012) ## [Vanilla Skies: Our Homes, Winter 2012](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/homes-winter-2012) Ever since he was 23, Jens Jorgensen dreamed of owning a 100-acre property in the country. On New Year’s Day 2007, while driving the babysitter home, he ventured into unknown territory and was awestru 28 Feb, 2012 [![Activity Central: Timber Home Living, Oct. 2009](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEAT_activitycentral.jpg?width=767&name=FEAT_activitycentral.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/timber-home-living-october-2009) ## [Activity Central: Timber Home Living, Oct. 2009](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/timber-home-living-october-2009) The Birches plan was designed exclusively for Lora Bay and has proven to be a very popular model. The home’s spacious layout is highlighted by immense floor-to-ceiling windows offering magnificent vie 31 Oct, 2009 [![On Solid Ground: Timber Home Living, Annual Buyers Guide, 2008](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEAT_OnSolidGround.jpg?width=767&name=FEAT_OnSolidGround.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/timber-home-living-2008) ## [On Solid Ground: Timber Home Living, Annual Buyers Guide, 2008](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/timber-home-living-2008) Open communication and design flexibility come together in a bright, spacious timber home nestled on a Christmas tree farm in rural Ontario. 31 Dec, 2008 [![A Luxury Lodge in the Woods: Home & Design, Spring 2008](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEAT_Lodgeinthewoods.jpg?width=767&name=FEAT_Lodgeinthewoods.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/home-design-spring-2008) ## [A Luxury Lodge in the Woods: Home & Design, Spring 2008](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/home-design-spring-2008) An eco-friendly custom luxury lodge. The design was inspired by the villas of Tuscany and the lodges of the American West. 31 Mar, 2008 [![Going with the Flow: Timber Homes Illustrated, Dec. 2007](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEAT_GoingwiththeFlow.jpg?width=767&name=FEAT_GoingwiththeFlow.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/timber-homes-illustrated-december-2007) ## [Going with the Flow: Timber Homes Illustrated, Dec. 2007](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/timber-homes-illustrated-december-2007) As Fish Creek quietly meanders along a gentle arc on their property, Mike and Marne Roberts’ home aligns with its path. “That was completely intentional” says Mike, owner of Habitat Construction in St 31 Dec, 2007 [1](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/1) [...](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/8) [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) [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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