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Boston Globe If you've been in an old barn and marveled at the great beams and posts, then you know what a timber frame is....Building the Timber Frame House...is a brilliant book on two levels, as a history and philosophical raison d'etre of timber-frame construction...and [as] a no-nonsense, how-to guide.
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.
Popular Science A delightful handbook.
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.
Popular Science A delightful handbook.
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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.
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ACCORDING to Jacob Bronowski, a turning point for man began when he developed the capacity and summoned the will to cut and to split materials to form his structures. Read the first page
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ACCORDING to Jacob Bronowski, a turning point for man began when he developed the capacity and summoned the will to cut and to split materials to form his structures. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Outstanding guidebook for building your own timberframe home,
By LGabe1111@AOL.Com (Van Buren, AR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft (Paperback)
My wife and I built a hybrid timber frame home using this book as a guide. Although we have construction skills, this book was invaluable in guiding us through the process. We can't wait to build another. We highly recommend this book to anyone considering a timber frame house.
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My favorite Timber Framing Book,
By Daiku "CB" (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft (Paperback)
Timber framing is my hobby, and I own several books on the subject, but this has always been my favorite. The how-to section is very thorough, and includes information on tools and techniques. The author's enthusiasm for the subject is what really makes the difference, though. The sections on history and woodworking are especially good. If a friend wanted to try timber framing, and asked me which book to buy first, I would pick this one without hesitation.
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Essential for Timber Framing,
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This review is from: Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft (Paperback)
Building The Timber Frame House begins with the history of timber framing, and maintains it's grass roots feel throughout the chapters. Information is well grouped together for quick reference. The pictures have a sketched look rather than a sharper autocad look, yet they are still clear and understandable, but in some instances could be bigger to avoid information crowding. Benson covers material from foundations to fibre failure with alacrity.Very Enjoyable - Robin Koykka
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