Monthly Archives: June 2013

Timber Trusses

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Tim Day

Dating back to the 500 BC, timber frame construction is a time-honored technique that is still in vogue today.  Widely used by the Egyptians and the Romans, it later found wide acceptance throughout Europe.  The 12th century cathedrals and other … Continue reading →

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Trimming the Room

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Tim Day

Wood is beautiful.  Suiting any architecture and decorative style, wood molding can be used throughout the entire house, elevating ordinary rooms to the spectacular.  The genial warmth and lustrous personality of wood paneling, wood molding, and other hardwood architectural details … Continue reading →

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Wood for the Ceiling

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Tim Day

When designing a room, amazingly, the ceiling is often overlooked.  But, a well-ornamented space is best designed from the top down.  What’s over your head has more to do with the feel of a room then any other aspect. Like … Continue reading →

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