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

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.

Author: Tedd Benson
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published: 09/01/1981
Pages: 211
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.76h x 8.16w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780684172866
ISBN10: 0684172860
BISAC Categories:
- House & Home | House Plans
- Technology & Engineering | Construction | Carpentry
- Architecture | General

About the Author
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.