About Us

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Authenticity

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Fine-Crafted Timber Frames

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Hand cut one at a time

Midwest Custom Timber Frames

Midwest Custom Timber Frames delivers expertly crafted timber frames, precisely cut to your specifications. Each frame is hand-cut individually—no computer-guided machinery is used. After completing the joinery, frames are sanded and oiled before shipment.

Our services include site visits to raise the frame, install Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), and fit exterior windows and doors.

Our Services

Only quality

Our timber frames are typically crafted from white oak or red oak, utilizing large timbers such as 8×8 or 8×10 floor beams, 8×8 or 8×10 rafters, 6×8 floor joists, and 5×7 purlins. We also offer the option of using other timber species besides oak.

We welcome projects of all sizes and complexities, whether small or large, simple or intricate. Our goal is to design and create timber frames that reflect your unique personal style and vision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Timber Framing Cost?

Typically, timber framing runs 20% to 30% more than conventional stud framing in our locale.

2. Why Timber Framing Instead of Conventional?

Timber frames are very strong, unique, aesthetically pleasing and awesome to behold. Enclosed with a panelized system, they are very energy efficient as well. Open spaces and vaulted ceilings are easily accomplished with timber frames. Timber frames can be adapted to various floor plans.

3. Which Timber Species Are Available?

We typically frame with oak but other woods are available.

4. How Will The Outside of My Timber Frame Be Finished?

Your choice of a variety of exterior finishes may be used. You can even use a maintenance-free finish if desired.

5. What Are My Framing Options?

At Midwest Custom Timber Frames we frame with a top plate system which provides greater flexibility for design than with a bent system. It allows us to define areas with timbers. Typically, we include timber framed staircases in two-story frames.

6. How Will My Timbers Be Finished?

We use planed timbers then apply a tung oil finish. After the frame is enclosed, the owner may apply a final finish coat if desired.

7. What Type of Foundation Can I Build On?

Your choice of slab, crawlspace, basement or a combination.

8. Is Plumbing + HVAC Difficult to Install in a Timber Frame?

No, but consideration of these should be discussed during the design phase.

9. Is Electrical Wiring Difficult to Install in the Stress-Skin Panel Enclosure System?

No. The panels come with a wire chase at receptacle height. Exterior wall switches, receptacles and light fixture location planning should be complete prior to panel installation. It will be necessary for an electrician to be on-site once panel installation begins.

10. What Size Will the Framing Timbers Be?

We typically use 8×8 rafters, 8×8 and 8×10 floor beams, 6×8 joists, 5×7 purlins, and 4×6 braces. A 3×6 is usually the smallest component we use. Compare our sizes to other companies. For long spans or heavy loads we will increase timber sizes.

11. How Will My Timber Frames Be Enclosed?

We use planed timbers then apply a tung oil finish. After the frame is enclosed, the owner may apply a final finish coat if desired.

11. Are There Any Completed Projects We Can Tour?

Yes, we are proud to show our work. In Missouri, our joinery shop and storage barn are both timber framed, displaying many different types of joinery. There are also other completed homes and projects we can show you.

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Location

650 Randolph Rd
Centralia, MO 65240

Hours

Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Weekends: Closed

Phone

573-682-1095

Email

[email protected]