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Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craftby Tedd Benson
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: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. Review:Building and RemodelingInstructions are so complete that if you have (or can command) basic carpentry skills, this could be your sole house-building source. Review: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. Review:Popular ScienceA delightful handbook. Synopsis: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. About the AuthorTedd 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. Table of ContentsCONTENTS 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 What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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