The first guide to timber framing written specifically for beginners! Expert Will Beemer takes you through the entire process from start to finish, beginning with timber sourcing and ending with a finished building. Using full-color photos, detailed drawings, and clear step-by-step instructions, Beemer shows you exactly how to build one small (12ʹ x 16ʹ) timber-frame structure — suitable for use as a cabin, workshop, or studio. He also explains how to modify the structure to suit your needs and location by adding a loft, moving doors or windows, changing the roof pitch, or making the frame larger or smaller. You’ll end up with a beautiful building as well as solid timber-framing skills that you can use for a lifetime.

Hand Hewn is a gorgeous celebration of the traditions and artistry of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance and resilience. Internationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman Jack A. Sobon offers a fascinating look at how the natural, organic forms of trees become the framework for a home, with profiles of the classic tools he uses to hand hew and shape each timber, and explanations of the engineering of the wooden joinery that connects the timbers without a single nail. Inspiring photos of Sobon’s original interior home designs, as well as historical examples of long-lived structures in Europe and North America, make this a compelling tribute to the lasting value of artisanal craftsmanship and a thoughtful, deliberate approach to designing buildings.

All those of us without traditional skills need to know to build with timber framing 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 consdierations 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.

Discover the satisfaction of making your own durable, economical, and environmentally friendly timber frame structures. Covering all aspects of timber frame construction, this practical guide is filled with easy-to-understand instructions, clear illustrations, and helpful photographs. With expert advice on selecting appropriate timber, necessary tools, safety considerations, joinery techniques, assembly, and raising, Jack Sobon and Roger Schroeder encourage beginners by offering complete plans for a small toolshed. Turn your dream of a timber frame house into a reality.

* The best-selling text and reference on wood structure design * Incorporates the latest National Design Specifications, the 2003 International Building Code and the latest information on wind and seismic loads

Discover the wonders of timber framing with the second edition of this powerful guide! Do you want to learn how you can use timber frames? Want to build your own house, shed, or another construction project? Would you like to test yourself for the first time with a simple project? Then keep reading! Timber framing is a highly versatile, beautiful form of construction which has been used for thousands of years around the world. It adds charm and character to a home, and can last over a hundred years. This second edition has been entirely revisited and expanded to provide beginners with a complete insight into this style. It has also been enriched with a practical and simple project for the construction of a small shed, complete with illustrated instructions. Now, this book breaks down the fundamentals of timber framing, giving you're the essential tools and knowledge you need to make the most of this incredible building style. With reference to the history and use of timber framing, as well as how timber can work with other materials, now you can go about building your own timber frame house with ease! This Second Edition Has Been Entirely Revisited and Expanded Here's what you'll discover inside this comprehensive book: A Detailed History of Timber Framing Why Use Timber Frames? An Overview of Timber Structures Understanding Timber Construction and Wood Properties Timber Construction and Eco-Friendliness Must-Have Tools and Equipment A Detailed Overview of the Entire Process of Building a Timber Frame House An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Creating your First Timber Frame Construction And So Much More! No matter your level of experience with construction or timber framing, this book offers a simple and easy-to-understand breakdown of timber framing. Including a guidebook for those who want to outsource their timber frame construction to a company, now it's never been easier to build a beautiful timber frame house! ★★★ Buy now to discover the world of timber framing today! ★★★