Episode 105: Modern Timber Frame Designs in the Custom Home Market with Mike Pollari of Timberpeg

In this episode, Ted interviews Mike Pollari from Timberpeg, a New Hampshire-based company with decades of expertise in designing and building timber frame and log homes. Mike discusses the critical role technology has played in transforming the home-building industry and how it has reshaped construction methods. He also delves into the evolving preferences of clients, noting shifts from contemporary designs to the renewed popularity of log homes. Throughout the conversation, Mike emphasizes Timberpeg’s dedication to customer service and the meticulous attention to detail that goes into each project. He also highlights the unique challenges timber frame homes present and how Timberpeg successfully overcomes them to deliver custom homes built to last.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • [02:05] Introduction 
  • [03:20] The Impact of Technology on Home Building
  • [05:35] WHS Homes and timber framing
  • [09:15] Customization and Personalization in Home Design
  • [11:20] The Appeal of Timber Frame and Log Homes
  • [17:10] Next ten years, industry shifts
  • [22:20] The Importance of Customer Service in the Construction Process
  • [30:00] Building in Different Climate Zones
  • [32:30] Collaboration in Timber Frame Construction
  • [34:00] Making Connections and the Grind
  • [45:00] Differentiating from Competitors
  • [48:15] Simplicity and Trust in the Building Process
  • [52:30] Wrap up

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KEY QUOTES FROM EPISODE

Mike Pollari | Timberpeg

  • “Timber frame homes can provide a beautiful aesthetic even in areas with heavy snow and wind loads.”
  • “Ultimately, I think that, you know, an architect doesn’t want to create a situation where there’s going to be callbacks and issues with the house, but they have this vision of the home and how, you know, how they want it to look.”
  • “So that really changes on each project. We do projects where we’re working directly with a builder who is creating a, maybe they’re doing a 7,000 square foot home in Texas for a client and we’re providing just the timber frame in the great room.”