Timber Frame/SIPs

We are proud to represent Woodhouse, The Timber Frame Company as the local distributor for Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Specializing in a blend of Timber and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), our homes are designed to meet your specific site development needs in the beautiful Ski Resort Communities of Summit and Routt Counties. In today’s environment of "supply chain disruptions" and fluctuating lumber prices, Woodhouse offers a distinct advantage. Your package price is secured with a 40% deposit and includes volume discounts on Anderson E-series windows. Additionally, their SIPs panel construction provides a predictable cost for exterior wall framing and insulation, mitigating some of the uncertainties associated with material prices.

We and start with anysketch on a napkin to your architects concept to bring your home to reality.

Why Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)?

SIPs are high-performance building systems featuring an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings. Common types include EPS and Polyurethane, with the choice dependent on engineering and local codes.

Benefits of SIPs:

The Colorado Resort communities face a shortage of skilled tradespeople, with labor rates ranging from $75 to $200 per hour. SIPs, combined with Timber framing, offer the aesthetic of exposed beams with a quicker build, potentially saving 8-12 weeks of labor compared to traditional framing. SIPs walls provide both structural support and insulation, streamlining the construction process. Each panel arrives pre-cut off-site with windows and doors precisely cut.

Reduce On-Site Waste

Most components are pre-cut, minimizing waste and reducing the number of dumpster pulls by 4-5 per job site, which saves on disposal fees and benefits the environment.

Environmental Benefits Less job-site waste due to factory fabrication. Lower energy use reduces carbon footprint—important in sensitive alpine environments.

Energy Efficient Structures: 

Superior Thermal Performance SIPs have continuous insulation with minimal thermal bridging. High R-values help maintain indoor comfort in extreme cold and large day–night temperature swings common at altitude. Reduced heat loss lowers heating demand and energy costs.

Energy Efficiency & Lower Operating Costs Reduced HVAC sizing requirements. High efficiency is especially valuable where fuel delivery costs (propane, oil) are higher at remote or high-altitude sites. Ideal for net-zero or high-performance mountain homes.

Enhanced Indoor Comfort

More consistent indoor temperatures. Reduced temperature stratification and cold spots. Quieter interiors due to solid panel construction and insulation.

Excellent Air Tightness Factory-made panels create a tight building envelope, limiting air infiltration. Helps prevent cold drafts, heat loss, and moisture intrusion. Airtight construction improves performance during high winds typical in mountain environments.

Structural Strength for Snow and Wind Loads SIPs act as composite structural elements, offering strong load-bearing capacity. Well-suited for heavy snow loads and high wind zones when properly engineered. Panels distribute loads evenly, improving overall building stability.

Improved Moisture Control Continuous insulation reduces condensation risk inside walls and roofs. Helps prevent ice dams by keeping roof surfaces colder and more uniform. Properly detailed SIPs can handle freeze–thaw cycles better than conventional framing.

Faster Construction in Short Building Seasons SIPs are prefabricated, allowing rapid on-site assembly. Reduced exposure to weather delays—critical where snow or early winters shorten construction windows. Less dependence on multiple trades during framing.Streamlined Construction:

Lightweight panels replace traditional wall studs, minimizing labor and lumber needs. Panels come pre-numbered and ready to assemble, which can accelerate construction by up to 75% compared to traditional methods. SIPs offer insulation with Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) or Graphite Polystyrene (GPS), allowing for thinner walls in extreme climates. Local engineering will determine the appropriate SIPs panel for your home. A recent 3000 sf project in Grand County was assembled in 21 workdays for the Timber Frame, SIPS walls and and Roof Panels.

Timber Frame Construction 

Sometimes also referred to as Mortise & Tennon or Post and Beam Construction. Timber Frame construction utilizes heavy wooden timbers and square beams with interlocking joinery, often using wooden pegs rather than metal fasteners. Woodhouse offers a variety of timber styles, from minimalist contemporary designs to ornate traditional trusses, to match your aesthetic and budget. Standard timbers are available in Yellow Pine, with options for Spruce, Oak, and more.

Design Team 

Woodhouse features a talented team of architects and designers. Their stock plans can be built as-is or customized to your preferences. Through Google Meets, email, and website photos, the process is seamless. For those who find it difficult to visualize a home from 2-D drawings, Woodhouse provides full-color "fly-through" 3-D videos as part of their design package. These videos enhance your understanding of room volume, window placement, and more. You can also arrange a complimentary visit to their Mansfield, PA production facility to finalize details and meet the design and production team.

Floor Plans

From Mountain Contemporary to Farmhouse and Craftsman styles, Timber Frame homes are customized with 3-D modeling to suit your site, views, and lifestyle. Explore examples of how 3-D modeling helps visualize your home before construction here.

https://timberframe1.com/home-plans/

Design Flexibility for Mountain Architecture SIPs panels work well with with both steep roofs, large spans, and open floor plans common in alpine homes. The versitility allow for both traditional gabled mountain archtectural design and more modern shed roof resigns. Panels can be engineered for site-specific altitude and climate conditions.

Production & Craftsmanship

Woodhouse combines advanced machinery with traditional hand-scribing techniques in their joinery shop. Using state-of-the-art CNC technology, their Hundegger K1 Machinery ensures precision in every joint. Timbers are milled to your blueprints and then hand-finished by experts for perfect installation. This meticulous attention to detail sets Woodhouse apart in the timber frame industry. SIPs used in their homes are also pre-cut with the Hundegger machine.

Visit our Craftsman We invite all clients to schedule a visit to see this fine workmanship in person in Mansfield, PA.

See some finished home here:

https://timberframe1.com/galleries/timber-frame-homes-photo-gallery/