--- title: Normerica | Timber Homes & Cottages (8) description: Normerica is a premier provider of authentic timber frame construction serving residential and commercial projects. (8) --- - [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) [![Get Ready for Spring with the 2018 Cottage Life & Backyard Show](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OH_Ott_greatrm_07.png?width=767&name=OH_Ott_greatrm_07.png)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/get-ready-for-spring-with-the-2018-cottage-life-backyard-show) ## [Get Ready for Spring with the 2018 Cottage Life & Backyard Show](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/get-ready-for-spring-with-the-2018-cottage-life-backyard-show) Discover what the team at Normerica Timber Homes & Cottages is excited to check out at the Ottawa 2018 Spring Cottage Life & Backyard Show while you plan for your new custom timber cottage. 11 Apr, 2018 [![Planning a Timber Frame Cottage? Visit the Spring Cottage Life Show!](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sample%20livingroom2.jpg?width=767&name=sample%20livingroom2.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/timber-frame-cottage-at-the-spring-2018-cottage-life-show) ## [Planning a Timber Frame Cottage? Visit the Spring Cottage Life Show!](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/timber-frame-cottage-at-the-spring-2018-cottage-life-show) Discover what the team at Normerica Timber Homes & Cottages is excited to check out at the Toronto 2018 Spring Cottage Life Show while you plan for your new custom timber frame home or cottage. 20 Mar, 2018 [![Introduction to Post and Beam Construction](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_8004.jpg?width=767&name=IMG_8004.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/introduction-to-post-and-beam-construction) ## [Introduction to Post and Beam Construction](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/introduction-to-post-and-beam-construction) Find out how post and beam construction differs from traditional framing, and discover how it can simplify the entire building process. 12 Mar, 2018 [![How to Start Building a House (Without Becoming Overwhelmed)](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG.jpg?width=767&name=BLOG.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/building-a-house) ## [How to Start Building a House (Without Becoming Overwhelmed)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/building-a-house) Planning a custom home can be daunting, so here are the 8 steps in building your dream custom timber home or cottage from start to finish. 12 Dec, 2017 [![Peek at Perfection – Our Homes Magazine, Fall 2017](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG-OH_Ott_greatrm_07a.jpg?width=767&name=BLOG-OH_Ott_greatrm_07a.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/peek-at-perfection-our-homes-magazine-fall-2017) ## [Peek at Perfection – Our Homes Magazine, Fall 2017](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/peek-at-perfection-our-homes-magazine-fall-2017) Peek at Perfection – Our Homes Magazine, Fall 2017 17 Oct, 2017 [![View our Beautiful, Full Colour Photo Book!](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-cover-photobook.jpg?width=767&name=blog-cover-photobook.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/stunning-photo-book) ## [View our Beautiful, Full Colour Photo Book!](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/stunning-photo-book) View our Beautiful, Full Colour Photo Book! 30 Jun, 2017 [![Deck the Halls – Our Homes Magazine, Winter/Holiday 2016-2017](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Our-Home-Holiday-Blog-Cover-Photo.jpg?width=767&name=Our-Home-Holiday-Blog-Cover-Photo.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/deck-halls-one-beautiful-homes-featured-winter-issue-homes-magazine) ## [Deck the Halls – Our Homes Magazine, Winter/Holiday 2016-2017](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/deck-halls-one-beautiful-homes-featured-winter-issue-homes-magazine) Deck the Halls – Our Homes Magazine, Winter/Holiday 2016-2017 14 Dec, 2016 [![Customized and Ready: Dockside, Summer/Fall 2016](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rennie_lowRes_Dockside_2016_101-1-resaved.jpg?width=767&name=Rennie_lowRes_Dockside_2016_101-1-resaved.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/customized-ready-dockside-summerfall-2016) ## [Customized and Ready: Dockside, Summer/Fall 2016](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/customized-ready-dockside-summerfall-2016) Customized and Ready: Dockside, Summer/Fall 2016 06 Sep, 2016 [![Welcome to the brand new Normerica.com!](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_9323-copy-1.jpg?width=767&name=DSC_9323-copy-1.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/welcome-brand-new-normerica-com) ## [Welcome to the brand new Normerica.com!](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/welcome-brand-new-normerica-com) Welcome to the brand new Normerica.com! 04 Aug, 2016 [![North American Dealer Opportunities](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dealer_opp_feature_img-2.jpg?width=767&name=dealer_opp_feature_img-2.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/north-american-dealer-opportunities) ## [North American Dealer Opportunities](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/north-american-dealer-opportunities) Normerica is in growth mode! In order to meet our expanded sales targets, we are seeking individuals who are interested in becoming dealers in Canada and the United States. 31 May, 2016 [1](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/1) [...](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/3) [6](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/6) [7](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/7) [8](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/8) [9](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/9) [10](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/page/10) [...](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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