Getting your timbers graded is a crucial step in timber framing, ensuring that the lumber you use meets structural and safety standards. Building codes and insurance companies often require graded timbers, and they provide assurance of the wood’s quality and […]
How to Get Your Timbers Graded or Stamped for Timber Framing Read More »
I often get asked if using green or freshly cut timbers for a timber frame is okay. Most frames that go up today are cut and raised without going into a kiln or being air-dried. Before the advent of kilns
Green vs. Dried Timbers – That is the Question? Read More »
In this episode we talk with Will Beemer from the Heartwood School about the different timber species that one can choose for their timber frame projects as well as the pros and cons of each one in a lightning round event.
Episode 6 – Getting to the Heart of Timber Species with Will Beemer Read More »