| 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 jointing and wooden
pegs,
requiring a high degree of craftsmanship and training, as well as much
time and expense. However, there is another way . . .
Timber
Framing for the Rest of
Us 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 includes everything an owner-builder needs to know
about
building strong and beautiful structural frames from heavy timbers,
including:
- the historical background of timber
framing
- crucial design and structural considerations
- procuring timbers-including different
woods and recycled materials
- foundations, roofs and in-filling considerations
- the common fasteners
A detailed case study of a timber frame
project from start to finish completes
this practical
and comprehensive
guide, along with a useful appendix of span tables and a bibliography.
Highly illustrated, this book enables
"the rest of us" to build like the professionals and will appeal to
owner-builders,
contractors and architects alike.
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Timber Framing
for the Rest of Us
A Guide to Contemporary
Post and Beam Construction
by Rob Roy
New Society Publishers,
2004
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Roy's book provides
a basic background on timber framing, some advice on procuring timbers,
and specific instructions and alternatives for foundations, post
height,
fastening and trusses. |
