Customizable Timber Plans

Timber Frame Package: This includes high-grade Douglas-fir timbers sourced from sustainable, managed forests in British Columbia. The timbers are processed with cutting-edge joinery details, finished with a UV protectant stain and a clear top coat for enhanced durability, and come complete with all necessary oak pegs, timber fasteners, and custom metal connectors if required. The package includes structural reviews and detailed 3D modelling to ensure architectural and structural integrity.

Lock-Up Material Package: Alongside all the features of the Timber Frame Package, this expanded package includes additional materials needed to secure the building envelope. It consists of pre-stained tongue and groove ceiling decking, engineered wood products for subfloor and wall systems, and an engineered roof system customized to meet specific R-values for optimal insulation. Windows, exterior doors, and a comprehensive siding, trim, and fascia package are also included, all tailored to meet the project's specific aesthetic and functional requirements.

In response to the ongoing volatility in commodity prices, Canadian Timberframes maintains a proactive approach by inviting clients to discuss their specific needs directly with our sales consultants.

This ensures clients receive the most accurate and competitive pricing for the timber frame and material packages specific to their chosen models. Our vertical integration process, from sourcing raw materials to final product fabrication, allows us to optimize costs and maintain quality control, passing on these efficiencies to our clients.

Multiple variables influence the pricing of a timber frame home:

Location and Site Constraints: Costs can fluctuate based on local labour rates, the difficulty of site conditions, and the costs associated with shipping and permitting.

Engineering Requirements: Regional requirements for snow, wind, and seismic conditions can affect structural specifications.

Home Size and Design Complexity: Larger homes may cost less per square foot due to economies of scale. Conversely, complex designs with intricate roof lines or numerous corners can increase costs.

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Canadian Timberframes does not provide this type of service. We are simply providing this type of estimating cost, as an FYI estimate to educate prospective clients around 'all in costs'.
The Full Turnkey estimate covers every aspect from foundation to ready to move in, including fitted kitchen & bathrooms, and services: electricity, plumbing within the home's footprint. This turn key estimate does not include excessive site and service costs ie: blasting, retainage, well, septic, gas, electric, tap fees) these items must be calculated on a project specific basis and would be additional to the total turn key costs, This price will vary with the materials you choose to finish your home. Please contact us to discuss what further services we may be able to offer you.

Some of the factors that impact the price of a timber frame home can include but not be limited to:

Home location: Labour rates and access to labour, difficulty of site conditions, shipping costs, permitting and servicing fees are all factors.

Site Constraints: Is your land on a slope?

Engineering Requirements : Snow, wind and seismic.

Size of home: Economies of scale are a factor where a larger home can contribute to a lower cost per square foot based on some fixed costs that are now distributed over a larger footprint.

Complexity of design: Implementing construction detailing that is less understood and cost effective on complex homes will often add cost. Roof lines, angles of roof and the number of Square corners on your floor plan will also impact cost.

Fit and Finish: The interior choices of finishing and detailing has a huge impact on overall construction costs, from floor coverings, light fixtures, cabinets, kitchen and bathroom fixtures and can dramatically affect price.

Square Footage: Based on livable heated spaces and excludes screened porches, porches and decks.

The cost per square foot can vary significantly, generally from $350 to $600, depending on several factors. These factors include the home's size, design complexity, local labour rates, accessibility of the site, and specific engineering requirements such as snow loads and seismic considerations.

Our estimated costs are based on a comprehensive analysis of our historical project data and are intended to give clients a foundational understanding of potential investment scales.

Yes, timber frame construction can easily incorporate modern building materials and energy-efficient design features to enhance comfort, sustainability, and energy efficiency. Timber frame homes can be insulated using a variety of methods, including structural insulated panels (SIPs), spray foam insulation, and high-performance windows and doors. Additionally, passive solar design principles can be integrated into the architectural design to maximize natural light and thermal comfort, reducing energy consumption and utility costs.

The Custom Timber frame package estimated range pricing Includes:

No. 1 or better grade Douglas-fir timber frame
All timbers are cut from seasoned interior logs, all sourced locally from sustainable, managed forests
Developing & detailing 3D timber frame model and 2D review drawings
Structural review of timber frame drawings
Planed (S4S), Antiqued, or custom finish
All timbers 8x8 and smaller are Free of Heart Center (FOHC)
Cutting joinery detail on timbers
One coat factory applied standard colour Sansin UV protectant stain
One coat factory applied Sansin ENS clear top coat
Supply of Sansin ENS clear top coat for onsite touch ups (by client/contractor)
End sealing timbers to slow drying & reduce checking
Oak pegs & timber fasteners
Adjustable Post Base Connectors
Custom metal connectors if required

Note: Snowloads and engineering requirements will affect timber frame costs. Shipping not included in pricing & is based on location.

The cost per square foot for a timber frame house is dependent on many factors. The estimated costs below are based on actual designs shown in our portfolio section and are presented to help you gain a better understanding of the range pricing we have seen over many years of gathering historical pricing.