Description

Many natural building methods rely upon the use of post and beam frame structures that are then in-filled with straw, cob, cordwood, or more conventional wall materials. But traditional timber framing employs the use of finely crafted joints and wooden pegs, requiring a high degree of craftsmanship and training, as well as much time and expense. However, there is another way …
This book describes the timber framing methods used by most contractors, farmers, and owner-builders, methods that use modern metal fasteners, special screws, and common sense building principles to accomplish the same goal in much less time. And while there are many good books on traditional timber framing, this is the first to describe in depth these more common fastening methods. The book tells how to build strong and beautiful structural frames from heavy timbers, including: crucial design and structural considerations; procuring timbers; foundations; roofs; infilling considerations and an illustrative description of the common fasteners. A detailed case study of a timber frame project from start to finish completes this practical guide, along with a useful appendix of span tables and a bibliography. Highly illustrated, this book enables ‘the rest of us’ to build a strong timber frame. 176 pages. Well illustrated.