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Timber Frame Home Design Constructio 2ND Edition

by Tedd Benson

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Two decades ago, Tedd Benson helped kindle the dramatic rebirth of timer framing in this country. Today Benson and others are combining centuries-old timber-framing techniques with modern building materials to create houses that are as beautiful as they are durable and comfortable. In this book, Benson traces the history of the timber frame and tells how to create a new house in the tradition of old-world craftsmen. This new edtiion brings the latest advances in timber framing to life with hundreds of full-color photos and rendered drawings - all the information you need to join the timber-frame revival.

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Shows how to adapt timber frame construction to the needs of modern life, and includes recent developments in timber frame homebuilding from the last ten years. Discusses new joints which make frames stronger, better foundation and deck framing, and energy efficient foam core panels that insulate the homes. Also explores the structural and stylistic evolution of timber frame homes, and guides the reader through the various stages of building the home, from planning the spaces to running the wiring and plumbing.
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Built for modern lifestyles, today's timber-frame homes feature open spaces, durable craftsmanship, and an accent on comfort. This book provides a comprehensive reference to timber-frame house design, written by one of the nation's foremost builders of this type of house. 145 color photos. 130 drawings.

Synopsis:

Learn to adapt the sturdy elegance of timber-frame construction to the needs of modern life. Hundreds of color photos and drawings showcase the latest designs, methods, and materials.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-232) and index.
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ISBN:
9781561581290
Author:
Benson, Tedd
Publisher:
Taunton Press
Location:
Newtown, CT :
Subject:
Domestic
Subject:
Design & Drafting
Subject:
Dwellings
Subject:
Design and construction
Subject:
Wooden-frame houses
Subject:
Wooden-frame houses -- Design and construction.
Subject:
Residential
Subject:
Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation
Subject:
Buildings - Residential
Subject:
Architecture-Houses
Copyright:
1997
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Hardback - sewn
Series Volume:
2
Publication Date:
19970331
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
11.04x8.84x.75 in. 2.34 lbs.
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Built for modern lifestyles, today's timber-frame homes feature open spaces, durable craftsmanship, and an accent on comfort. This book provides a comprehensive reference to timber-frame house design, written by one of the nation's foremost builders of this type of house. 145 color photos. 130 drawings.
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Learn to adapt the sturdy elegance of timber-frame construction to the needs of modern life. Hundreds of color photos and drawings showcase the latest designs, methods, and materials.
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