Timber Home Living

WINDOW WISE

If there’s one thing about a timber home interior that can compete with the frame itself, it’s the breathtaking views that typically come with them. But these vistas don’t happen without windows, and though selecting windows for your timber home may seem simple, there’s a wide world of options from which to choose.

From accentuating the landscape outside to keeping your home comfortable and energy efficient, high-quality windows can do their job for decades. They’re a building component that’s worth a little extra investment, but it’s important to familiarize yourself with all the possibilities before

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