Timber Frame vs Conventional Stick Frame

Can't make it to our in-person timber frame class? Take your first (FREE!) step into timber framing with our Online Mini Course - https://onlinecourses.shelterinstitut...

People often ask us what the difference is between timber frame construction and conventional stick frame construction and which is better. If you are planning to build and trying to pick what style of framing is best for you, unfortunately, there is no simple answer you can reason your way through a decision by knowing more. In this clip, Pat Hennin provides a series of points.

We believe this is the most accessible and comprehensive timber framing education you can find on the Internet, and we are so excited for this course to be available.

Here are two pieces of feedback we think really sum up why we created this online course:
“…thank you for finally putting this online. I am a busy working mom without the opportunity to travel to Maine…I’ve been lurking on your website for years hoping to squeeze a class into the family vacation schedule, but have been out of luck. This will be great! I can’t wait to get started!”

“...I am very excited to see and participate in the online course. Just watching the teaser videos I gleaned some gems that I somehow missed when I took the in person Post and Beam course. I think both methods will have their benefits...so glad I was able to take the in person class (interacting with the staff and building relationships with like minded folks is amazing!) but really looking forward to seeing what you all will be presenting with the online format."

We really appreciate the votes of confidence on this new way to teach timber framing.

See you in the course,
- Pat, Gaius & Blueberry