Are you interested in timber frame construction for either a vacation home or a permanent residence in the Buckeye State? If you’re building a timber frame house, we can help. As experienced Ohio timber frame builders, Hamill Creek offers many options and more than 30 years of expertise. Building a house in Ohio requires various decisions—such as location and whether you want a customizable design or are looking at budget-friendly timber house kits. We know the types of timber frame homes Ohio landowners may wish to consider, and can help you realize your dreams.
What Are the Benefits of Timber Frame Construction?
Timber frame homes have a long, proud tradition, and there are timber buildings constructed in the 19th century that are still standing. Benefits include energy efficiency, durability, speed of construction and design flexibility.
Advantages of today’s timber construction include:
- Energy efficiency – SIPs create an insulating seal that greatly reduces the amount of heat that can escape and helps to maintain consistent indoor temperatures.
- Durability – Timber frame construction holds up better to harsh weather, and their construction makes them less prone to wood shrinkage than other types of wood homes.
- Design Flexibility – Timber frame homes are customizable, and it’s easy to have large, open interior spaces or individual rooms.
- Fast to Build – Unlike other home styles, timber frame buildings are faster to build, from design through pre-construction to being raised, which may take as little as a few days.
In addition, timber homes are environmentally sustainable, and the level of expertise and craftsmanship required is evident. Custom timber frame homes have high resale value.
Building a House in Ohio – Choose Your Location
Each distinctive Ohio region has its own unique personality as a setting for stately timber frame homes. Ohio landowners who wish to build must first decide on the best location. We can advise you as to the best design elements to take full advantage of the natural surroundings.
Central
This region includes the state capital of Columbus, with its youthful, vibrant atmosphere. Strong in cultural offerings and universities, Columbus is a center for ingenuity and intelligentsia. There are many nature preserves, parks, trails and ponds. Surrounding towns such as Dublin, Westerville and Grove City each have their own unique charm.
Northeast
The main city in this diverse region is Cleveland. Located on the shores of Lake Erie, this area has many ethnic neighborhoods, with landscapes varying between suburban towns, rolling hills, country roads, vineyards and the horse-drawn buggies of the Amish community.
Northwest
With miles of shoreline on the banks of Lake Erie, the northwest area of the state offers many recreational activities and boasts both farmland and automobile factories. In addition to cities, towns and villages such as Oak Harbor, Sandusky and Toledo, there are the island communities of Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass, Kelleys and Pelee.
Southeast
A nature enthusiast’s dream, Southeast Ohio is at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, with more than a dozen state parks, seven state forests, three nature preserves and the Ohio and Muskingum rivers. As such, there are many picturesque settings where your timber frame home will blend right in with the natural beauty. Towns include Athens, Marietta (the “Riverboat Town”) and Pomeroy.
Southwest
Explore the major cities of Cincinnati and Dayton, as well as the Great Miami and Ohio rivers. Both cities offer many recreational and cultural activities. Cincinnati, the “City with Seven Hills,” offers dramatic settings with impressive panoramic views that are ideal for a traditional or contemporary timber home. Explore smaller cities and historic villages like Oxford, Urbana, Batavia and Georgetown.
Hamill Creek – Premiere Ohio Timber Frame Builders
Are you considering a contemporary timber home for an Ohio city like Cleveland or Columbus? Or do you prefer the simpler, traditional appearance of post and beam homes? Ohio residents have a wide range of choices at Hamill Creek. Building a house in Ohio doesn’t have to be a scary proposition. At Hamill Creek, we can walk you through from the initial design stage through construction. Or we can work with your designer and/or builder. Contact us to learn more!