Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft

by Tedd Benson, James Gruber (Collaborator), Jamie Page (Illustrator)

For centuries, post-and-beam construction has proved to be one of the most durable building techniques. 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. 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. There are also detailed sections on present-day design and materials, house plans, site development, foundation laying, insulation, tools, and methods.

Genres: Reference, Architecture, Woodwork, House Building, Construction

211 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Niesa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband built our new home from what he learned in this book.

[Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great drawings, explanations of joinery, and assembly. Somewhat dated in specific details around insulating materials and skins, but provides good conceptual information.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

If Environmental sound housing matters

Timber framing is old technology designed for the modern world. Thus book provides excellent information and opinion from a Timber Frame craftsman.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

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