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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.

Timber Frame vs. Log Homes Construction

Timber frame and log homes may sound similar, but in comparison they look completely different. We will help you understand the different designs and material used on each type of construction.

The Real Cost of Building a Timber Frame Home

The costs of building a timber frame home can vary greatly. In this blog we help you understand these costs of building your custom timber frame home.

How to Choose the Right Custom Home Builder For Your Timber Frame Home

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.

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.

Planning a Timber Frame Cottage? Visit the Spring 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.

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.

How to Start Building a House (Without Becoming Overwhelmed)

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.

Learn about our “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!

Visit our Corporate Model Home, Barrie, ON

Our Barr Model Home is a resource centre for all aspects of the building process and is conveniently located just 500 metres south of our Head Office.

The Strength of Timber Frame House Construction….. part two

Strength of Timber Frame House Construction P2 - A testament to the quality of house construction, 18 red pines fell on the home with NO structural damage
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