The best replacement for timber frame is post and beam.

The best alternatives to timber frame are rated as following:
★★★★★  post and beam
★★★★  brick
★★★★  log home
★★★  stick frame
★★★  steel frame
★★★  stick built
★★  traditional build
★  sips
★  log home cost
★  masonry
★  brick and block
★  log homes
★  traditional construction
★  log
  block and brick
  log cabin
  blockwork
  post and beam construction

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