When building a high-end custom home, the difference between good and exceptional comes down to the materials you don’t always see. One of the most important structural decisions is the choice of framing material. While traditional solid-sawn lumber remains common in residential construction, we at Omni Custom Builders use TimberStrand® Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL) for …
When building a high-end custom home, the difference between good and exceptional comes down to the materials you don’t always see. One of the most important structural decisions is the choice of framing material. While traditional solid-sawn lumber remains common in residential construction, we at Omni Custom Builders use TimberStrand® Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL) for better architectural precision, long-term performance, and build quality.
Traditional lumber is milled directly from logs and can vary in straightness, strength, and stability depending on the tree, the drying process, and environmental conditions. These inconsistencies can lead to problems like warping, twisting, and shrinkage—all of which can affect the finished quality of your home. TimberStrand is an engineered wood product made from oriented wood strands that are bonded with resin and compressed into uniform framing members. The result is a straighter, stronger product that performs consistently—regardless of climate or time.
The homes we build feature open floor plans, expansive ceilings, and finely detailed finishes—none of which work well with framing that bows or shifts. TimberStrand offers superior dimensional stability, making it ideal for tall walls, long floor spans, and precise framing conditions. It reduces drywall cracking, trim gaps, and floor squeaks, helping us deliver a quieter, tighter, and cleaner home. Simply put, TimberStrand gives us the confidence to frame exactly to plan—no surprises, no compromises.
There’s no avoiding the fact: TimberStrand is significantly more expensive than traditional lumber. Depending on market conditions, the cost difference can range from 30% to 70% or more, depending on application. But for our clients building legacy homes—homes designed to last for generations—this investment is well worth it. Not only does it improve the structural integrity and energy efficiency of the home, but it also saves time during construction and reduces long-term maintenance costs. We view it not as an upgrade, but as a performance essential for the level of quality we promise.
When you invest in a high-end custom home, you deserve performance that lasts—both in what you see and what you don’t. TimberStrand helps us meet that standard with every wall we raise. It’s one of many behind-the-scenes decisions we make to ensure your home feels solid, quiet, and refined for decades to come. At Omni Custom Builders, we don’t just build beautiful homes—we build them to perform.
