
Building the Timber Frame House
The Revival of a Forgotten Craft
Tedd Benson(Author)
James Gruber(Co-Author)
Touchstone (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 1981
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-684-17286-6 (ISBN)
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.
Reviews / Votes
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.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Adult education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 273 mm
Width: 207 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
576 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-684-17286-6 (9780684172866)
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E-Book
09/1981
Touchstone
€19.77
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Persons
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.
Content
CONTENTS
PREFACE
PART I. THE PAST
Chapter One. WITH BROADAXE AND ADZE: A Look Back
PART II. THE PRESENT
Chapter Two. STRUCTURES FOR TODAY: Timbers and Frames
Chapter Three. THE JOINER'S VISION: Description and Layout
Chapter Four. THE JOINER'S WORK: Removing Wood
Chapter Five. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: Assembly and Raising
PART III. DESIGN THOUGHTS
Chapter Six. BUILDING FOR STRENGTH: A Structural Look
Chapter Seven. BUILDING FOR TODAY: Design Considerations
APPENDICES
1. Beam-Design Formulas
2. Designing Beams by Using Formulas
3. Beam Design Tables
Glossary
References
List of Plates
PREFACE
PART I. THE PAST
Chapter One. WITH BROADAXE AND ADZE: A Look Back
PART II. THE PRESENT
Chapter Two. STRUCTURES FOR TODAY: Timbers and Frames
Chapter Three. THE JOINER'S VISION: Description and Layout
Chapter Four. THE JOINER'S WORK: Removing Wood
Chapter Five. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: Assembly and Raising
PART III. DESIGN THOUGHTS
Chapter Six. BUILDING FOR STRENGTH: A Structural Look
Chapter Seven. BUILDING FOR TODAY: Design Considerations
APPENDICES
1. Beam-Design Formulas
2. Designing Beams by Using Formulas
3. Beam Design Tables
Glossary
References
List of Plates