Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Art
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (782 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0684172860 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 211 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Bucko said Five Stars. Great illustrations and advice. I have yet to venture out and actually do any timber framingbut a great read.. cheyenneB said Simply the best.. This might be the best timber frame text book on the market. Details. Technicals. Specifics.. Five Stars Great product, great price!!
Tedd Benson is the founder and owner of a post-and-beam construction firm in New Hampshire. A builder for ten years, he has specialized in timber framing for six.
Boston Globe If you've been in an old barn and marveled at the great beams and posts, then you know what a timber frame is.Building the Timber Frame Houseis a brilliant book on two levels, as a history and philosophical raison d'etre of timber-frame constructionand as a no-nonsense, how-to guide.Building and Remodeling Instructions are so complete that if you have (or can command) basic carpentry skills, this could be your sole house-building source.Popular Science A delightful handbook.
Building the Timber Frame House is the most comprehensive manual available on the technique. In it you will find a short history, of timber framing and a fully illustrated discussion of the different kinds of joinery, assembly of timbers, and raising of the frame. It is being enthusiastically revived today not only for its sturdiness but because it can be easily insulated, it is attractive, and it offers the builder the unique satisfaction of working with timbers. For centuries, post-and-beam construction has proved to be one of the most durable building techniques. There are also detailed sections on present-day design and materials, house plans, site development, foundation laying, insulation, tools, and methods.