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Timber Frame Home Our
thermal hybrid timber frame home integrates traditional timber frame co=
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which uses mortise and tenon joinery (wooden pegs), with conventional
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timber frame home is built to last more than 200 years and illustrates =
new
thinking for 21st century construction. The open, single floor plan des=
ign,
as well as key features of the house are based on input from of retirees
who are want a home that affords flexible use of space, energy efficien=
cy,
green construction, structural integrity, easy maintenance and retireme=
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readiness. Ea=
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standing seam roof with 80+ year life ü<=
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cannot be damaged by freezing ü<=
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access to all plumbing connections ü<=
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vacuum system ü<=
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fireplace stone can be ea=
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reconfigured ü<=
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ntenance-free
gutter/spouting system ü<=
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ntenance-free
steel and cedar siding ©2008
Amish Timber Framers, Inc. Re=
tirement
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plan designed using input from retiring baby boomers ü<=
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bars in all bathrooms ü<=
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door handles ü<=
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climber on stairs to basement/garage ü<=
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placed for security St=
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trusses ü<=
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X 6” wall construct=
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multi-fuel source gasification boiler; zero emission (Wood, bio diesel)=
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insulation factor in roof (10” inches) ü<=
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insulation factor in walls (6” inches) ü<=
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consumption at zero degre=
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with 20MPH winds =3D 62,000BTU per hour ü<=
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wrap on exterior walls ü<=
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wall panels ü<=
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conserving roof truss design ü<=
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h-performance,
low-E4 window glass ü<=
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lights and tube lights ma=
ximize
natural light ü<=
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Star appliances ü<=
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exchange for air quality ü<=
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water panels ü<=
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high-efficiency fireplaces Gr=
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Construction ü<=
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material from renewable sources ü<=
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doors constructed with wheat core and soy-based glue ü<=
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rry
hardwood salvaged from bu=
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site used for flooring an=
d wood
work ü<=
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fire retardant applied to entire structure ü<=
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ycled
rubber sheeting used for moisture barrier ü<=
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foam insulation used under basement floor
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