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Classic Connecticut

Greenwich, Connecticut

2003

A full Bensonwood fabrication, finishing, delivery, and raising for this classic timber frame home in Greenwich, Connecticut. The interior frame is 90% free of heart center fresh sawn douglas fir timbers with a two coat clear oil finish and Port Orford cedar timbers on the exterior. Traditional joinery based on housed mortise and tenon joints with oak pegs. The wall panels are 6 3/4” thick overall dense-packed cellulose insulation. Amenities include a pantry, mudroom, library, and solarium.

Design|Build

Bensonwood

Style

Classic

Size

5,000 sq ft
5 bed 4 bath

Structure Details

Douglas fir
Port Orford cedar
R35 OB Plus wall
R44 roof

Amenities

Library
Solarium

Energy Details

Uses passive design strategies seen in the roof and walls

Photography

Bensonwood

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