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TIMBER FRAME

Amazon Timber Frames:

With its intricate and very specialized mortise-and-tenon joinery, a timber frame structure can cost 15 to 20 percent more than other types of homes, and using exotic woods may increase the price even more. Customers also need to have some flexibility in their building schedule when they choose to have an ATF timber frame. But for those who want only the highest quality and the most beautiful, unique materials in the world, it's all worth it. Architects can do some amazing things with these woods because of their size, shape and strength.

When the beams in a timber frame are exposed, the incomparable beauty of these woods is a major design element.

ATF's timber frames make it easy for architects to design homes with more open interior spaces, because great distances can be spanned with such large timbers. This can be used to dramatic effect - with massive cathedral ceilings, expansive windows, and soaring fireplaces, for example - aside from the obvious practical aspects.

Exotic Hardwood Flooring and Lumber

ATF's partner in the U.S., Rare Earth Hardwoods, makes finished products for other commercial and residential applications, including a wide variety of domestic and exotic hardwood flooring and lumber products, including many specifically for the timber frame industry.

NEW - Hand Split Shakes

Made from Fire and Decay Resistant HardwoodsHand split exotic hardwood shakes are the latest product innovation from Amazon Timber Frames. After millions of years of product development, we bring you the most durable shakes in the world. These Hand split shakes are available in Ipe, Itauba, Massaranduba, Jatoba and many other durable species.

Featured Species

Here are just a few of the 100+ species available from Amazon Timber Frames: