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CEDAR DESIGNS BULLETIN - FEBRUARY 2016

IN POST & BEAM CONSTRUCTION, VERTICAL POSTS SUPPORT THE ROOF AND FLOOR BEAMS. Connections between the posts and beams are made with metal connectors on the building site. This

is different than complete timber framing, in which the entire supporting frame of the home is built by

connecting mortise-and-tenon joints. Post & Beam construction is sometimes called “half-timbering” and

originated to create buildings capable of bearing heavy weight while greatly reducing the need for supporting

walls or posts. This allows much more flexibility in design and use of space.

STRONG, VERSATILE & COST-EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION Cedar Designs/Linwood is recognized as a global expert in Post & Beam building systems. Although we also

provide home packages that use conventional truss roof systems, we specialize in contemporary Post &

Beam construction. This provides an exceptionally solid framework for homes featuring vaulted ceilings,

large expanses of windows, and bright, open living spaces. Even better, many of the costs associated with

achieving this “open-concept” effect are eliminated when using Linwood’s Post & Beam building system and

materials.

INSIDE A LINWOOD HOME PACKAGE

All Post & Beam Series plans on

Linwood website feature premium

Douglas Fir glu-lam beams as

standard, with solid timbers as an

option. We have a variety of home

plans available, with some

combining traditional framing

methods with a single ridge beam,

and others having multiple

beams and posts in full Post &

Beam construction.

Have more questions about a Linwood home package?

Feel free to give us a call, we’re happy to help.

WHY BUILD USING

POST & BEAM?

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