Oak-Framed Buildings: Revised Edition
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.18 (740 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1861087268 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorRupert Newman has been actively involved in carpentry since the age of 12. He has a degree in Naval Architecture and has worked as a shipwright, but is now the owner of acompany employing a number of highly skilled craftsmen and apprentices, building modern structures with green oak in the traditional way.
Rupert Newman has been actively involved in carpentry since the age of 12. He has a degree in Naval Architecture and has worked as a shipwright, but is now the owner of acompany employing a number of highly skilled craftsmen and apprentices, building modern structures with green oak in the traditional way.
Oak-Framed Buildings has been substantially revised to bring the book completely up-to-date and in compliance with current building technology. Revised and fully up-to-date. The structural details are clearly explained through: 180 stunning full-color photographs of structures in various stages of construction 90 three-dimensional illustrations The best of yesterday and tomorrow. Oak-Framed Buildingsis an amazing melding of centuries-old techniques with 21st century environmental and energy-saving standards – an essential resource for pros and non-pros alike. It covers all this and more: Practical information about the history of timber framingStructural qualities of oakHow-to get startedTechniques of timber-frame constructionDesigning framesMaking and raising framesThe building envelopeFinishing details and much more Beautifully photographed. It combines traditional building techniques with modern materials and installation methds, resulting in solid buildings with a high standard of ener
a beautiful book Of the timber framing books I have ( about 8 now)This is the most sumptious book in my Library on this topic.The book is divided into 8 chapters: history, starting off, designing, structure, making frames, raising frames, enclosing the frame & finishing d. It was recommended to me but frankly it did not have much Eric S. Ross It was recommended to me but frankly it did not have much in the way of actual joints shown. I wanted a tutorial of different joints in Oak-framed homes past and present. It showed some impressive homes and the framing, but no "how-to" photos or instructi