| Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft Contributor(s): Benson, Tedd (Author), Gruber, James (With), Page, Jamie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0684172860 ISBN-13: 9780684172866 Publisher: Touchstone Books OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1981 Annotation: In this book 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - House & Home | House Plans - Technology & Engineering | Construction - Carpentry - Architecture |
| Dewey: 694.2 |
| LCCN: 79022535 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.16" W x 10.76" (1.10 lbs) 211 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Benson, Tedd: - 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. |