--- title: Normerica | Timber Homes & Cottages | Choosing a Custom Home Builder (3) description: Choosing a Custom Home Builder | Normerica is a premier provider of authentic timber frame construction serving residential and commercial projects. 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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) [![How to Design a Breathtaking Great Room](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Design%20Timber%20Frame%20Great%20Room%201%20Hero.jpg?width=767&name=Design%20Timber%20Frame%20Great%20Room%201%20Hero.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/design-great-room-timber-frame) ## [How to Design a Breathtaking Great Room](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/design-great-room-timber-frame) Design a Breathtaking Great Room Elements & Considerations – Great room design ideas that focus on delivering the WOW | Normerica Timber Frame Home 01 Sep, 2022 [![New Residential Construction Guide from Normerica Timber Frame Homes](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Normerica%20Residential%20Construction%20Guide%202022%20Landing%20Page%20Banner%202.png?width=767&name=Normerica%20Residential%20Construction%20Guide%202022%20Landing%20Page%20Banner%202.png)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/new-residential-timber-frame-construction-guide-normerica) ## [New Residential Construction Guide from Normerica Timber Frame Homes](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/new-residential-timber-frame-construction-guide-normerica) Check out our new Timber Frame Residential Construction Guide with a refreshed look and layout and updated budget sheet and package offerings | Normerica 05 May, 2022 [![Building a Muskoka Room / Screened In Porch in Your Timber Frame Home](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rennie.jpg?width=767&name=Rennie.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/cottage-designs-muskoka-room-screened-in-porch) ## [Building a Muskoka Room / Screened In Porch in Your Timber Frame Home](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/cottage-designs-muskoka-room-screened-in-porch) When designing your dream home or cottage, don’t forget to add muskoka room / screened in porch / three season room to your wish list | Normerica 08 Apr, 2022 [![Spring Cottage Life Show 2022 - Ready to Be Inspired?](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CLS22_FacebookHeader_1200x628.jpg?width=767&name=CLS22_FacebookHeader_1200x628.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/spring-cottage-life-show-2022) ## [Spring Cottage Life Show 2022 - Ready to Be Inspired?](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/spring-cottage-life-show-2022) The Normerica team is excited to take part in the Spring Cottage Life Show, running April 7 - 10, 2022 at the International Centre in Mississauga. 24 Mar, 2022 [![Fall Cottage Life Show is Back In-Person for 2021](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CLF21_Twitter_1025x512.jpg?width=767&name=CLF21_Twitter_1025x512.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/fall-cottage-life-show-2021) ## [Fall Cottage Life Show is Back In-Person for 2021](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/fall-cottage-life-show-2021) The Normerica team is excited to take part in the Fall Cottage Life Show, running November 12-14, 2021 at the International Centre in Mississauga. 10 Nov, 2021 [![Timber Frame House Plans – Pre-Designed or Custom?](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Lanark%203522%2c%20Project%20A%2c%20Exterior%2c%20Front.jpg?width=767&name=The%20Lanark%203522,%20Project%20A,%20Exterior,%20Front.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/choosing-predesigned-or-custom-timber-frame-homes) ## [Timber Frame House Plans – Pre-Designed or Custom?](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/choosing-predesigned-or-custom-timber-frame-homes) Timber Frame House Plans – Choosing a pre-designed timber frame house plan and still achieving your unique vision | Normerica Timber Homes 14 May, 2021 [![The Importance of Having an Onsite Craftsman when Building your Custom Timber Frame Home](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Professional%20Partnerships-2.jpg?width=767&name=Professional%20Partnerships-2.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/the-importance-of-having-an-onsite-craftsman-when-building-your-custom-timber-frame-home) ## [The Importance of Having an Onsite Craftsman when Building your Custom Timber Frame Home](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/the-importance-of-having-an-onsite-craftsman-when-building-your-custom-timber-frame-home) Thinking of building a timber frame home? Technical representatives are a unique team of experts that understand the intricacies of a timber frame project. Here are some reasons why having an onsite craftsman working with you is an advantage. 01 Nov, 2018 [![How to Choose the Right Custom Home Builder For Your Timber Frame Home](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7095.jpg?width=767&name=IMG_7095.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/custom-home-builders-how-to-choose) ## [How to Choose the Right Custom Home Builder For Your Timber Frame Home](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/custom-home-builders-how-to-choose) The first step in ensuring that you have a smooth and stress-free experience with your custom home builders is picking an expert that you can trust. 27 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 [![Learn about our “Super Insulated” wall & roof system](https://blog.normerica.com/hs-fs/hubfs/insulation_feature_img-1.jpg?width=767&name=insulation_feature_img-1.jpg)](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/learn-super-insulated-wall-roof-system) ## [Learn about our “Super Insulated” wall & roof system](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/learn-super-insulated-wall-roof-system) We are proud of the features of our “Super Insulated” Shell package.. and we think you will be most impressed! 31 May, 2016 [1](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/choosing-a-custom-home-builder/page/1) [2](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/choosing-a-custom-home-builder/page/2) [3](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/choosing-a-custom-home-builder/page/3) [4](https://blog.normerica.com/blog/tag/choosing-a-custom-home-builder/page/4) ### 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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