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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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. <i>Building the Timber Frame House</i> is the most comprehensive manual available on the technique. In it you will find a 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>In this book you will find a 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>Boston Globe</i> If you've been in an old barn and marveled at the great beams and posts, then you know what a timber frame is....<i>Building the Timber Frame House</i>...is a brilliant book on two levels, as a history and philosophical raison d'etre of timber-frame construction...and [as] a no-nonsense, how-to guide.<br><br><i>Building and Remodeling</i> Instructions are so complete that if you have (or can command) basic carpentry skills, this could be your sole house-building source.<br><br><i>Popular Science</i> A delightful handbook.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Tedd Benson</b> is the founder and owner of a post-and-beam construction firm in New Hampshire. A builder for ten years, he has specialized in timber framing for six.

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