7 Questions You Must Consider, Before Choosing An Area For Exposed Beam Design
A Classy WOW Factor From The 17th Century
Timbers can be used to make a dramatic statement in virtually any room or area: Entry ways, great rooms, kitchens, dens, patios, pavilions, barbecue gazebos, and Jacuzzi trellises are examples of areas where exposed timbers create a fabulous WOW! Factor.
Factors to consider in your decision:
1. Where do I spend most of my time?
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2. Does my home have enough curb appeal?
3. Would a stunning entry add the most value?
4. Where would I enjoy seeing the geometric beauty of timbers?
5. Are any of my outdoor activities restricted due to a lack of shelter?
6. Do I want a small change like exposed timbers in the kitchen or a timber frame addition with added square footage to my home, thus bring a greater return for my investment?
7. Am I planning for personal enjoyment or increased resale value?
Calculating The Value Added To Your Home With Timber Framing
Quantifying an exact value is almost impossible, but you can consider the following steps to get an accurate idea of the investment value of your timber frame project:
1. Talk with a local realtor or banker and get their insight on estimated hard dollar added value of timber framing to an existing home, and the ceiling sale price in your neighborhood. If resale is your goal, find out if timber framing changes will sell your house faster.
2. Ask yourself how much you value personal enjoyment of a timber framed area for you, your family or your friends. Timber framing can add atmosphere to your entryway, den, kitchen, living room etc. Guests enjoy a barbecue party with a solid and lasting timber shelter. An added banquet hall addition can be your family reunion setting, or timber room additions can display your hobbies and collections. Driving through a timber entry portal approach to your home can be a powerful impact and first impression when coming home...the ideas are endless. Balance personal enjoyment with actual added value to calculate total value added.
I hope this report has been helpful. If you have any questions or topics you would like info about, please let me know. Thanks- Bert