The reasons for this are many and varied with the main ones being the cost of the high quality wood timber frame versus inexpensive wood studs superior insulation and the typical use of large glass areas.
Post and beam addition cost.
Your habitat post beam material package will typically cost between 65 100 per square foot of living space.
This cost is for the materials to complete the weather tight shell of the home and includes not only the frame but also exterior walls housewrap siding exterior trim andersen windows and patio doors jeld wen entry doors.
See the photos below for some examples of our quality craftsmanship.