Build a Classic Timber-Framed House: Planning & Design/Traditional Materials/Affordable Methods

by Jack A. Sobon

Book Overview

Build a classic, enduring, and affordable home. With Jack A. Sobon's careful guidance, you can construct your own timber-framed house in the traditional hall-and-parlor style. From felling trees to cutting timbers, and frame construction to door selection, you'll find Sobon's professional advice and hand-drawn illustrations invaluable. Whether you're a first-time builder or a seasoned contractor looking to expand your repertoire, you'll find answers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882668412
• ISBN13: 9780882668413
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Storey Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Great book!

The book is well-written explaining very clear about Timber Frame method that by the time you are done reading this book, you are most likely able to design your own Timber Frame house to be approved by your local licensed architecture with easy. I highly recommend this book if you really want to build your own Timber Frame house from scratch because it tells you how to chose your tree, what type of tree to use for what purpose, and what method to use for your location (snow vs high wind), and etc. Highly recommended!

The perfect introduction to timber framing

The plans, photos, patterns and details in this book can be used as a step-by-step guide to building a New England hall-and-parlor house. It's also a designer's guide, a history book and a great introduction to the craft and art of timber framing.

This is great first book on timber frame construction.

This was my first look at timber framing and this book was a great primer. It explains the history of timber framing, the terminology, the how to's of getting started. I wish it would have had more suggestions for finishing the house after the frame is up, but it definitely gave me a good foundation and the confidence to give it try.

The source for learning timber framing

Jack Sobon does a great job walking you step by step in building your own house. It is one of the best sources out there for learning traditional timber framing technique. A must read for anyone interested in learning how the early framers built the barns and houses we love today. Expect hands on information and thoery for the practical end of getting the house frame built. Expect a well focused instructiional manual that is light and entertaining to read.