Building the Timber Frame House The Revival

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 Houseis 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.

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.

CONTENTS

PREFACE

PART I. THE PAST

Chapter One. WITH BROADAXE AND ADZE: A Look Back

PART II. THE PRESENT

Chapter Two. STRUCTURES FOR TODAY: Timbers and Frames
Chapter Three. THE JOINER'S VISION: Description and Layout
Chapter Four. THE JOINER'S WORK: Removing Wood
Chapter Five. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: Assembly and Raising

PART III. DESIGN THOUGHTS

Chapter Six. BUILDING FOR STRENGTH: A Structural Look
Chapter Seven. BUILDING FOR TODAY: Design Considerations

APPENDICES

1. Beam-Design Formulas
2. Designing Beams by Using Formulas
3. Beam Design Tables
Glossary
References
List of Plates

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Building the Timber Frame House The Revival of a Forgotten Craft

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