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

Tedd Benson

ISBN 10: 0684172860 / ISBN 13: 9780684172866

Published by Touchstone (edition Reprint), 1981

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Art
• Publisher: Touchstone (edition Reprint)
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0684172860
• ISBN 13: 9780684172866
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Jamie Page
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Fair

About this title

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 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.