In central Ontario a finished timber frame home starts at $225.00 per square foot. You should expect to pay about 20 percent more than a custom-built standard framed home. Timber frame homes require a higher level of planning and skill to produce than a standard framed house.
The cost of the timber frame skeleton alone is about $50.00 per square foot. This price varies with the complexity of the frames. Timber frames offer a number of special features, such as visible supporting structure, longevity and superior insulation, that set them apart from all other housing styles.