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

by Tedd Benson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684164469
• ISBN13: 9780684164465
• Release Date: March 1980
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 211 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.