Timberframe and Post & Beam Books

Knut Einar Larsen and Nils Marstein provide a comprehensive preservation strategy that may be applied in practice, taking into account different cultures and traditions. It is a timely response to the needs of the international community for guidelines for the conservation of historic timber structures, and for others wishing to develop their knowledge of the preservation of our wooden cultural heritage. The book will also help those interested in modern building practices that are compatible with sustainable development.

The authors believe that previous generations understood the uses and limitations of wood as a building material to a far greater degree than architects and builders do today. This vital book explains how this can be rectified, showing how traditional craft techniques used in the repair and restoration of historic buildings may also be applied in contemporary building work.

Hardbound / 138 Pages.

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Conservation of Historic Timber Structures

Steve Chappel is a builder at heart and a teacher by nature. First encountering Timber Framing in 1970, he has been building, teaching and writing about the craft ever since.

As founder and director of Fox Maple School of Traditional Building, Chappell has instructed hundreds of individuals over the past 15 years through hands-on workshops from Maine to California. 
A Timber Framer's Workshop covers:

• Joinery
• Design
• Construction of Traditional Frames
• Frame Plans
• Timber and wood technology
• Engineering
• Builder's math
• Tips & techniques, and more. . .
  
  Softbound / 252 Pages.

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A Timber Framer's Workshop

$30.00

31 articles taken from the first 10 years of Fine Homebuilding includes articles by leading teachers ad practitioners of the craft, including:

• Tedd Benson
• Jack Sobon
• Ed Levin
• Alex Wade
• Jeff Arvin
• George Nash 

• and many others

This volume provides a thorough introduction to modern timber framing. Articles cover the history and evolution of timber framing and its various influences, (Japanese, European and American). The tools and techniques of traditional mortise and tenon joinery are discussed alongside innovations in stress-skin panels.  
Hardbound / 160 Pages.

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Timber-Frame Houses

One of the better known and more distinctive figures in the timber-framing revival, Jack Sobon knows how to make home building affordable with economical hand tools, by taking control of the processing of building materials, and through using local inexpensive supplies. Sobon's practical advice incorporates information on building a healthy house, integrating natural systems, and finding effective home heating solutions. 
Includes: Planning and design, traditional materials, affordable methods. Includes hewing and milling, assembling the frame, installing wall sheathing, windows and doors, finishing the interior.   
Softbound / 202 Pages.

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Build a Classic Timber Framed House

Belongs in every timber framer's library. Short history of  timber framing and a fully illustrated discussion of the different kinds of joinery, assembly of timbers, and raising of the frame. there are also detailed sections on present day design and materials, house plans, site development, foundation laying, insulation, tools, and methods. Nearly every page has a photograph and/or illustration. Tedd Benson is founder and owner of a post and beam construction firm in New Hampshire. James Gruber is a civil engineer.  

Softbound / 209 Pages.

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Building the Timber Frame House

This is the evolutionary result of Mitchell's former book, "The Short Log & Timber Building Book", and it has been eagerly awaited by many of his fans. Just out! Color photo section. 260 black & white illustrations. Possibly the best book available on the subject of building with shorter lengths of logs and timbers which makes it well suited for the builder or homeowner with limited resources for lifting heavy/long logs and timbers.

Covers everything from:

• Basic to advanced Post and Beam design
• Using joinery templates
• All aspects of building with logs and timbers
  
  Softbound / 368 Pages.

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The Craft of Modular Post & Beam

If you have only dreamed about the beauty of building with timbers, this book will open your eyes. It will convince you that this method is not only practical today for homes and other structures, but often is less expensive than "stick" building. Timber frame builder Jack Sobon and writer Roger Schroeder offer a book for builders as well as those wishing to have the work done for them. Here is a practical how-to for both beginners as well as experienced carpenters who want to attempt this method. 

Includes:

• The basics of timber framing
• How to design for strength and beauty
• How to combine modern tools and time tested methods
• A starter project; How to build a 12 x 16 garden-toolshed
• Dozens of illustrations and photos that make it all easy to understand

Softbound / 202 Pages.

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Timber Frame Construction

This revised and updated edition was released in March of 1997. 
Research on foam-core panels is also covered in this text. 
145 photographs, 130 drawings. 
Hardbound / 234 Pages.

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The Timber-Frame Home

Hands-0n guide to choosing the floor plan for the home of your dreams. Handpicked by some of the field's premier builders and designers, each plan comes to life with vivid interior and exterior photographs and helpful hints to consider when choosing the timberframe medium. 

Softbound / 127 Pages.

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Timberframe Plan Book

Timberframe explores the lush, varied design potential of this timeless architectural form. 
With 400 color photographs, drawings, and plans, the book showcases 23 homes and 6 timberframe additions that display the warmth, character, and versatility of today's timberframe home. 

Hardbound / 232 Pages.

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Timberframe - Art and Craft