Paul Freeman is Owner of Brooks Post & Beam in Lyndeborough, New Hampshire. He joined founder Phil Brooks at S.P. Brooks in the early 90’s and bought the company in February of 2006.Paul Freeman and Becky HudsonWe asked Paul about […]
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This is an exploded view of a standard tie beam to post tenon with housing in the post and two pegs.
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Project InformationCompany:Eastern River Post & BeamDesigner/Architect: Hunter GrossmanTimber Framer:Hunter GrossmanProject Location:Southern MaineWood Species:HemlockBuilder:Hunter GrossmanProject Description: Outdoor ChapelProject Images:Recent RaisingsNo results have been returned for your Query. Please edit the query for content to display.
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This 22×24 King Post Plan is a great medium-sized pavilion! It’s small enough to fit into most landscapes, but large enough to accommodate many types of activities! You can use it for an open-air playspace, an al-fresco kitchen and dining
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Project InformationCompany:Eric Peikin/RI Post Beam LLCDesigner/Architect:Eric PeikinTimber Framer:Eric PeikinProject Location:North Kingstown Rhode IslandWood Species:Hemlock and pinePhotographer:Eric PeikinProject Description: Pool pavilion. All of the Carrara marble was saved from the landfill and taken from a kitchen and countertop dumpster (with their permission).
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Custom designed modified hammer beam pavillion on our patio designed by Chris Miller and engineered by James Kitchin and associates.
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Project InformationTimber Framer:Steve WyseDesigner/Architect:TFHQ (10×10 King Post Plan) and Steve WyseBuilder:Steve WyseProject Location:Kenbridge VirginiaWood Species:White and Red OakPhotographer:Steve WyseProject Description: TFHQ 10×10 King Post Plan with two 7′ lean to added to the sides.This was my very first attempt at Timber
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The king post truss assembly is one of the most iconic forms used in timber framing, and is likely the earliest truss form. It is one of the strongest truss types, and was the one most commonly used during the 18th and 19th centuries in the eastern United States.
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A hammer truss is an often-requested type of truss because of its mesmerizing beauty. However, hammer trusses can be problematic to engineers because they may be structurally awkward, and the members of a hammer truss assembly are often subject to significant shear.
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One of many tricks of the timber framer’s trade, the timber frame corner joint with spline and a tenon is an great solution to the problem of several timbers coming together at one point.
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