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© FabCab 2018. All rights reserved.

TimberCab series.

Smart living begins here.

About us

Pre-design floor plans

TimberCab structural shell materials

Exteriors

Interiors

Process

Budget and pricing

Contents.

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Our perspective

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About us.

From the beginning, we wanted our homes to be constructed of

high quality, natural materials. We wanted to endow them with the

intrinsic value of universal design whenever possible. We wanted to

orient toward a timeless, modern aesthetic that elicits a happy union

of naturally lit interiors and smart use of space.

The spirit of our original thinking runs through our work today:

uncomplicated homes for people who wish to live graciously, simply,

beautifully.


About us.

Our approach

FabCab is an architecture/design firm that’s a little different – in a

good way. Rather than starting each program from scratch, we begin

with a pre-design or layout. This design head start, along with our

component building system fosters a predictable, efficient, and

successful outcome.

We combine architecture services, pre-fab materials, and site-

assembly to deliver beauty, durable quality, and flexibility to our

clients.

Similar to other design firms, our professional services include site

planning, schematic design and generation of permit-ready

documents, including engineering. We work with experienced

builders to assemble our homes.


TimberCab building system.

Our building system

Materials configuration and coordination is one key way in which we

ensure a speedy and trouble-free erection of the shell, with little or no

on-site cutting or waste. In other words, our shell is a value-added

building system rather than commodity materials. We use a 3D

computer model to determine the necessary dimensions of each

material in advance, and work with the manufacturer of each material

through a shop drawing process to ensure a proper fit. This allows us

to deliver materials in quick succession so you can shorten your

construction schedule.

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TimberCab pre-design.


Rather than starting from scratch, we begin with a pre-design and

modify to meet the individual needs our the client. This

approach allows design flexibility and customization, the use of

precision cut and pre-fab materials, and an efficient and

successful construction process.

A few examples are on the following pages. Keep in mind, we

can modify these plans or create a wholly new floor plan.

Pre-design layouts


We can modify this layout or

create a wholly unique one.

Either way, we adapt our

designs to meet each client's

requirements and to work well

with each particular site.

1 bedroom / 1 bath621 sq. ft.


2-bedroom / 1-bath982 sq. ft.

















2 bedroom / 2 bath + flex room 1483 sq. ft.


We’ve combined 21st century

technology with the craftsmanship of

traditional site-built methods. Our

hybrid approach shaves weeks off the

shell assembly and greatly reduces

on-site waste.

FabCab has a vested interest in

maintaining the structural integrity of

the homes we design. When you

purchase a FabCab design, you are

also purchasing the structural shell

materials for a high-quality home.

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TimberCab structural shell materials.


Our SIPs are 6.5” (R-24) for walls and 10.5” (R-40) for

roofs. They are 60% more energy efficient than a

typical stud wall that has fiberglass insulation. SIPs

are manufactured in a controlled environment with

wiring chases cut in. These panels are efficient to

assemble and reduce on-site waste. If additional

insulation is required, panels can be thickened.

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Timber frames

We specify structural select 100% FOHC (free of heart

center) kiln-dried Douglas fir*. Computer controlled

milling ensures precise joints, efficient assembly and

no on-site material waste.

Timber frames and structural insulated panels

Structural insulated panels (SIPs)

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*Other species available upon request.


The TimberCab entry door is Douglas fir stile-and-rail

door and frame with matching sidelite. All glass is

insulated and tempered. A full-glass panel door is also

available.

Our French doors are low-maintenance exterior

aluminum cladding (shown in dark bronze*) on the

exterior. Argon gas-filled double pane glazing with a

Low-e rating. Douglas fir on interior.

Exterior Interior

Exterior Interior

Doors

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*Other aluminum cladding colors are available.

Patio

Entry



Low-maintenance exterior aluminum

cladding (shown in dark bronze*) and

metal framed fiber mesh insect screens

(shown in black*).

Folding crank hardware

Shown in black*

Exterior Interior

Our windows are argon gas-filled,

double-pane units with a Low-e coating

and framed in Douglas Fir.

Windows

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*Other colors are available.

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TimberCab Exteriors


TimberCab exterior.Exterior clad system and roofing

We specify metal roofing because it lasts 2x to 3x longer than

asphalt shingles, and it complements the ModCab aesthetic. The

24-gauge steel standing seam metal roof with crimped seams and

a concealed clip/fastener system allows for thermal expansion and

contraction. Additionally, the roof is ‘cool’ –– designed to reflect

more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof.

Exterior walls incorporate a rain screen assembly behind the siding. The

system of drainage and ventilation pathways is designed to ensure dry

conditions within the wall panels. Rainscreens equalize air pressure and

allow moisture to evaporate rather than remaining in the walls.

Rainscreen system

Roofing

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Siding

Fiber-cement lap siding Fiber-cement siding – vertical

Fiber-cement panels

Vertical tongue-and-groove cedar siding

We specify fiber-cement siding and panels which hold paint

well over the long term. Cement-fiber siding is available in

several colors. Some of our clients prefer cedar.

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Cedar siding – horizontal installation

Fiber-cement panels


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TimberCab ExteriorsTimberCab ExteriorsFinishes

Fiber-cement siding and panels in a variety of colors (standard

package item). Upgrade options include cedar lap and vertical

metal siding.

Siding options

Fiber-cement siding Fiber-cement vertical siding Fiber-cement panels Upgrade: cedar lap


TimberCab exterior.


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Our interior product packages create a

cohesive and integrated interior,

complementing the FabCab shell.

Product packages include cabinets,

countertops, tile, flooring, appliances,

plumbing fixtures, bath accessories and

lighting.

Custom design services and alterations to

the collections palettes, products or

cabinetry layout are available.

TimberCab interiors.

Collections, standard packageNatural palette

Entry, laundry and bath: Large-scale porcelain tile

Living areas: Bamboo flooring

Bedrooms: Wool carpet

Kitchen and bathrooms: Beech cabinets in shaker or slab door

Kitchen, bathroom, desktop: Paperstone® countertops

Kitchen island: Bamboo butcher block

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Shower walls: Stacked subway tile Kitchen backsplash:

Stacked subway tile




Collections, standard packageCool palette





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Stacked subway tile




Collections, standard packageWarm palette





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Stacked subway tile



Kitchen island countertop: Walnut butcher block

Kitchen backsplash: Clay gloss tile or mosaic glass tile*


Collections, premium packageNatural palette

Kitchen and bathrooms: Walnut cabinets in shaker or slab door


* Several colors available, see ’Tile’ page.

Kitchen, bathrooms, desktop: Quartz countertops

Living areas: White oak wide plank flooring

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Shower walls: Stacked subway tile*




Entry, laundry and bath: Large-scale porcelain tile Kitchen, bathrooms, desktop:

Quartz countertops

Collections, premium packageCool palette



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Kitchen and bathrooms: Vertical grain fir in shaker or slab door







Kitchen, bathrooms, desktop: Quartz countertops


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Kitchen and bathrooms: White oak cabinets in shaker or slab door


Collections, premium packageWarm palette



FabCab works with a cabinet shop

which produces highly crafted cabinets

adhering to the Environmental

Stewardship Program. Cabinet areas

include the kitchen and kitchen island,

built in pantry, bathroom vanities and

laundry room.

Solid beech

Shaker door Slab door

Vertical Douglas fir Walnut White oak

Shaker door Slab door Shaker door Slab door Shaker door Slab door

Cabinetry

Ultra low VOC conversion varnish or hand rubbed hard wax oil.

Shaker door

Slab door

Solid wood stile and rail with 1/4” veneer recessed panel; drawer front panels with horizontal grain.

Veneer over ArmorCore substrate, flush, square panel; edges are veneer to match front.

Case construction

3/4” Domestic plywood.

Drawer box

Finishes

Dovetail construction in 5/8" appleply with full extension glides and soft close.

Standard package

Premium package



Kitchen and bath countertops:Quartz

Kitchen and bath countertops:Paperstone®

Slate

Snowdon White

Premium package

Countertops

Island countertop:Bamboo butcher block

Island countertop:Walnut

Fieldstone

Devon

CarmelizedNatural

Paperstone® is made from 100%

recycled paper and petroleum-free

resin. It’s non-porous and stain resistant.

Our selected quartz is mined in

North America – it’s highly durable,

nonporous and has no emissions or

radon.

End grain parquet bamboo butcher

block is a rapidly renewable

resource, 25% harder than maple,

food-safe, formaldehyde-free and

has a mineral oil finish.

Walnut butcher block is derived

from mature dying trees; finish is a

marine grade oil that forms a

waterproof surface.

Standard package



Standard packageClassic subway tile can be given a

fresh, modern look by using a stack

bond, or it can be installed in a

traditional running bond.

Clay tile (gloss)

Rust Vermillion Tea Leaf Oyster

Clover Blue Hawaii

Stone Polar

Oasis Dusk

Mosaic tile (glass)

Off-whiteWhite

Subway tile (matte)

Tile

Mosaic glass tile is comprised

of 55 - 82% recycled bottle glass.

Hand made clay tiles are

manufactured in a 100% renewable

energy run facility that reuses clay

and glaze when possible.

Premium package



Morning Mist SandstormsCrushed Wheat

Bamboo

Grey Weathered ParchedWashed Shale

White oak wide plank

Flooring, wood

Rustic American white oak flooring

has an engineered 3-layer

construction with a UV urethane

finish and is 100% Forestry

Stewardship Council certified.

Bamboo flooring is 3-ply engineered

(cross-core) with a micro bevel edge,

including a UV-cured satin urethane

with scratch resistant top coat.

Standard package

Premium package



Concrete

Moka

White

Flooring, large-scale porcelain tile

Large scale 24”x 24” porcelain tile

is installed in an offset grid,

providing an extremely durable,

low maintenance surface.

Standard and premium packages



This multi-level loop wool carpet

is a natural, renewable fiber

providing natural stain resistance,

durability and luxurious softness

underfoot.

Linen

Rye

Seashell

Flooring, wool carpet

Standard and premium packages

Linen



Our appliances have a

timeless, quality aesthetic.

We offer high-efficiency,

brand-name appliances

that are cost effective. All

finishes are stainless steel,

excluding the induction

and electric cooktops

which are black glass-

ceramic. The washer/dryer

are white.

Alternate cooking options

Bosch 36”w refrigeratorFrench door

Zephyr 30”w vent hood

Bosch 30”w Induction cooktop

Bosch 30”w gas cooktop Bosch 30”w electric cooktop

Sharp 30” microwave drawer

Bosch 30”w oven

Frigidaire washer and dryer with pedestal drawers (pedestal drawers are optional)

Cooling Cooking

Appliances

Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers

Washing



Our selected plumbing

fixtures offer water saving

features, universal design

and high quality

construction. Plumbing

fixture finishes are

polished chrome at

exposed metals, unless

noted as stainless steel.

Bathroom sink and toilet

are cotton white.

TOTO solid brass leverhandle faucet

TOTO undermount rectangular sink

TOTO handshower and 36”Ponte Giulio slide bar

Hansgrohe high arc withergonomic pull-down spray

Kohler stainless steel double sink

Moen double handle wall mount pot filler

TOTO dual flush toiletwith soft close seat

TOTO showerhead

TOTO volume and thermostatic control

Kohler stainless steel sink

Kohler laundry faucet

Plumbing fixtures

Kitchen Bathroom Laundry



Keuco chrome-plated toilet paper roll holder

Keuco chrome-plated towel hooks

Stainless steel and Brazilian hardwood folding shower seat

Towel bars and towel hooks

Keuco chrome-plated towel bars (double as grab bars

Frameless beveled mirror medicine cabinet

Keuco chrome-plated corner caddies.

Shower caddie

Toilet paper holder

All bathroom accessories are

chrome-plated. The shower

bench folds up when not in use.

Bathroom accessories



Lighting, standard package

General Specialty Task

Living areas: 4” white Juno recessed downlight at dropped ceiling

Exterior: Bronze wall mount and pendant

Dining area: Graypants® recycled cardboard pendant fixtures

Kitchen island: 2 Pendant fixtures in white or black

Bathroom: Sconces in polished chrome

Living areas: Lightolier black track lighting and monopoints at SIPs ceiling

Living areas: Brushed steel fan at living and bedrooms

Our lighting complements

the surrounding design

aesthetic, not drawing

attention to itself, but

providing general

illumination for the majority

of spaces, while also

including specialty fixtures

which highlight and add

interest to key spaces.

Kitchen: Under cabinet lighting in bronze finish



Exterior: Incandescent bronze wall and ceiling mount fixture

Kitchen island: Two glass and metal halogen pendant fixtures

Bathroom vanity: Horizontal or vertical metal and glass halogen sconces

Flex room: Glass and metal halogen pendant fixtures

Entry: Two glass and metal halogen pendant fixtures

Living areas: Black halogen rack lighting and monopoints at SIPs ceiling at living areas

Dining: Fabric and metal incandescent pendant fixtures


Living areas: Brushed aluminum fan with recessed halogen down light

Kitchen: LED under cabinet lighting

Kitchen, bathroom, laundry: Mini LED 2-Light recessed spot light

Lighting, premium packageMetals



Kitchen island: Two 'Topan’ incandescent pendant fixtures available in a variety of colors

Two Incandescent Sconces

Flex room: Blown glass halogen pendant

Entry: 6-Light incandescent chandelier


Dining: Two Louis Poulsen PH4/3 incandescent pendant fixtures

Two incandescent sconces inpolished chrome




Lighting, premium packageClassics

Exterior: Bronze flourescent wall and ceiling mount fixture

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Lighting, premium packageEnergy efficient

Kitchen island: Two smoke glass LED pendant fixtures

Bathroom vanity: Horizontal or vertical metal and glass halogen sconces

Flex room: “Tall Beat Light” LED Pendant Fixtures in Gloss White or Matte Black with Hand-Beaten Brass Interior

Entry: “Wide” and “Fat Beat Light” LED pendant fixtures in gloss white or matte black with hand-beaten brass Interior



Dining: Two “Nut” compact fluorescent pendant fixtures in cherry veneer

Exterior: Bronze LED wall and ceiling mount fixture



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Shaker and flush Douglas fir doors for telescoping, pocket, swing and bifold doors.

Doors

Douglas fir tongue and groove ceiling at shed roof; dropped drywall ceiling at kitchen, bathrooms and laundry

Ceilings

Swing door hardware: stainless steel lever handle

Bifold and telescoping door hardware; high quality track and pulls

Pocket door hardware; back-tp-back pulls

Privacy lock at bathroom.

Hardware

Barn door style with slider hardware

Ceilings, doors and hardware

Cabinet pulls



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Structural engineer

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Programming: Establish project goals, preliminary schedule and budget.

1. Design the home

Create schematic design.

Develop design and create structural engineering and permit-ready documents.

Prepare construction documents.

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2. Build it

Execute FabCab materials contract.

Select finishes; deliver and assemble FabCab shell materials; complete the home.

Administer and observe construction.

FabCab coordinates efforts for a successful outcome on behalf of our clients. We collaborate with the client on design and

create architectural and engineering permit-ready documents. We fabricate our shell materials, create construction

documents, and coordinate with the client’s general contractor on assembly.

How we work with clients: design, collaborate, coordinate

General contractor Client

General contractor Client

FabCab

FabCab

Manufacture FabCab shell materials; simultaneously, the GC prepares the site and installs the foundation.


Permitting

FabCab process.

FabCab major shell materials •  Timber frame•  SIPs, windows, exterior doors•  Freight to building site

General contractor •  Local cost of labor•  Locally sourced builders’ materials,

including siding, cement, electrical wiring, metal roofing, etc.

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FabCab interior finishes •  Finishes (flooring, tile, countertops)•  Cabinetry and hardware•  Appliances•  Plumbing fixtures•  Lighting•  Ceiling

* Reflects current estimated costs for the construction of the home itself and should be considered a starting point for your budget. Land; site preparation; septic/sewer; utilities connection; permitting fees; professional design/engineering fees are not included. Sales tax may apply.

~55%

~15%

~30%


Home construction budget.Complete, habitable TimberCab homes are coming in at $350* or higher in the Pacific NW

1. Budget for preparation / foundation 2. Budget for home itself 3. Budget for improvements

GarageDrivewayDeck and patioLandscaping

Solar panels

Clearing treesRemoving bouldersInstalling sewer or septicInstalling utilities

Installing foundation

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People often calculate the cost of a new home based on price per square foot. Beyond the home itself, there are other costs including site

preparation and land improvements. Consider these three buckets when putting together the overall budget.

Determining overall budget

Structural shell RoofExteriorsInteriors

Builder’s materials


Project budget.

An easily accessible, level lot with

utilities near a main road requires the

least amount of site preparation; a

slab-on-grade foundation is the most

cost-effective.

The removal of trees or boulders

on the site adds to the cost of the

project; and a crawlspace

foundation adds cost.

A steep slope requires extensive

site work; a post and pier

foundation adds cost.

Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3

Budgets and pricing.

Site conditions have an impact on the client’s overall budget. If the land is remote and raw, without utilities, sewer or septic, and/or if the site is

sloped, the cost to develop and prepare it for the home’s foundation will be higher.

Site preparation for three foundation systems

Common site preparation scenarios:


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We’re here to answer any questions you

may have about working with us. Here’s

how to get in touch.

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