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Log & Timber Frame Homes

As the premier log and timber frame home builder in the greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area, we are proud to preview our work here.

Log Homes

You can still find them: They sit on the ridges, in the hollows, and on the stream banks of our nation. Like no planned or contrived monument could hope to, these 150-200 year old log structures salute  that almost indefinable and unique spirit that was, is, and always will be - America.

In the 1700's and 1800's, log homes were constructed in all parts of the United States. Other than the very crudest, temporary structures, the vast majority of those homes were constructed of logs hewn flat on the sides, chinked between the logs, and joined at the corners with some variation of a dovetail-type notch. This basic technique was employed for important technological reasons. Those technological reasons are still highly relevant today. For those reasons - and because we believe the hand-hewn, dovetail look to be the most passionately appealing - that is the basic style of a Hearthstone log home.  
A log home embodies the definitive American soul: the sweat, blood, self-reliance, ingenuity, pride, and unbreakable commitment to doing what must be done. There is a huge reservoir of strong people who believe in America's pride, values, and future. We, at Hearthstone, build that same spirit, tradition, and pride into every home we create.

Don't worry if what you are looking for doesn't seem to be there.  Almost all of our work is custom.  What is in this guide is only a small selection of what we have done.  Call us.  If it can be done, we can do it.

Timber Frame Homes

Timber framing is a majestic type of construction that utilizes exacting mortise-and-tenon joinery and massive timbers to form the framework of a building. The beautiful frame is then left exposed on the interior of the home - creating a breathtaking effect of open spaces and craftsmanship rarely seen in this century.

The exterior of the frame is covered with a highly energy-efficient blanket of foam core panels. The result is a home of unmatched beauty, value, energy efficiency, and design flexibility. Generally, the look is less rustic than a log home, yet the core skills and a reverence for wood are the same.

Timber framing was meticulously practiced for centuries as the preferred method of building construction in many parts of the world. Living examples of long-lasting timber frame structures include Japanese temples, European cathedrals, bridges, boats, and early American homes and barns.

Late in the 19th century, the introduction of structural steel, dimension lumber, and wire nails nearly eliminated the art and trade of the Timberwright. Thankfully -- as people re-discover the value of permanence and roots, there is once again an eager market for the timber frame home and commercial structure.

The timber frame system is particularly flexible when it comes to design. We use in constantly in every application from modern contemporary to modern rustic to period reproduction. We can use any specie of wood, including recycled timber. We can provide a wide variation in surface finishes - from planed and oiled, to hand hewn, to WeatherAged™ - and more. And, the tremendous energy efficiency of the foam core panel technology is an often overlooked bonus.