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Custom Timber Frame Homes & Cottages

Custom timber frame homes and cottages combine exposed heavy timber structure, long-lasting craftsmanship, and warm residential architecture for clients who want a home built with character and permanence. From lakefront cottages and rural retreats to year-round family homes, timber framing creates open interiors, visible structural beauty, and a strong connection to place.

At Cornerstone Timberframes, we design and build residential timber frame homes and cottages across Manitoba, Canada, and North America. Each project is shaped around the site, the client’s lifestyle, the architectural vision, and the structural performance required for a durable, high-quality home.

A home or cottage is more than a building. It is a long-term decision about how you live, what you value, and the kind of spaces you want to experience every day. Timber frame construction supports that goal by making the structure part of the architecture rather than something hidden behind finished walls.

Exposed beams, trusses, timber ceilings, and large-span structural systems help define volume, rhythm, and natural light throughout the home. Wide timber spans can reduce the need for interior load-bearing walls, opening living areas while preserving strength, stability, and long-term durability.

Residential Timber Frame Applications

  • Custom timber frame homes
  • Lakefront cottages and cabins
  • Rural and wooded retreats
  • Open-concept family homes
  • Vacation properties and seasonal cottages
  • Timber frame additions and feature spaces

Key Advantages of Timber Frame Homes

  • Open interiors with fewer load-bearing walls
  • Exposed beams, trusses, and natural wood character
  • Durable heavy timber structural systems
  • Strong connection between architecture and landscape
  • Compatibility with high-performance building envelopes
  • Custom design flexibility for personal living needs

Every residential site carries its own context. Lakefront properties, wooded landscapes, prairie views, and rural settings each require a thoughtful architectural response. Cornerstone works closely with homeowners, architects, and designers to ensure every home or cottage integrates with its surroundings visually, structurally, and functionally.

No two families live the same way, and no two properties are identical. Each Cornerstone home or cottage is approached as a custom project, from layout and roof geometry to timber species, structural details, joinery, and finishing priorities. The result is a home that feels personal, intentional, and refined.

Learn more about the benefits of timber frame construction, how timber frame construction works, energy-efficient timber frame building envelopes, and wood species used in timber framing.

Featured Homes & Cottages

The homes and cottages showcased here demonstrate how timber frame construction can support long-term comfort, structural integrity, and distinctive residential architecture. Whether designed as a family home, lake cottage, retreat property, or custom residence, each project reflects a balance of craftsmanship, performance, and connection to place.

With decades of timber framing experience, Cornerstone Timberframes supports residential projects through early planning, design coordination, precision fabrication, delivery logistics, and installation support. These homes are crafted for people who value enduring materials, thoughtful design, and architecture that improves with time.