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    8 STAGES TO AN EASY BUILD

    Nov 26, 2019 5 minutes

    Construction is the most critical phase of the timber home buying process, but it doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. Knowing how the events unfold will allow you preview the work ahead and know who’s responsible for making sure everything goes according to plan.

    1. Create a workable schedule. Like any type of custom construction, building a timber home isn’t a speedy endeavor. Set aside six to seven months to refine your home’s design, which will be when you create your floor plans and working drawings. After that, allocate another two months for the timbers to be cut and delivered to your building site. Raising and enclosing the frame takes approximately one week. Depending on its size, finishing it can take two to nine months or more.

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