Explore the timeless process of building a warm and inviting Fachwerk house, showcasing the entire construction journey from start to finish. How does traditional timber framing bring a home to life?

For most homes, using roof trusses is a far better construction method than stick built roof framing. The main exception is if you plan to use the attic area for storage of large items.

Shake roofs installed in this fashion can have life spans of as little as 15 years. Infrequently, I’ve seen cedar shakes installed over wood furring – strips of wood applied to the plywood ...