Timber Framing for the Rest of Us ─ A Guide to Contemporary Post and Beam Construction

Post and beam frame structures are integral parts of many building methods, but they require a high degree of craftsmanship, training, time and expense. Timber Framing for the Rest of Us describes in depth the timber framing methods used by most contractors, farmers, and owner-builders - methods that use modern metal fasteners, special screws, and commonsense building principles to create post and beam structures in much less time. 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; and descriptions of the common fasteners.
Highly illustrated and practical, the book includes a detailed case study of a timber frame project, an appendix of span tables and a bibliography. Enabling 'the rest of us' to build like the professionals, it will appeal to owner-builders, contractors and architects alike.