Gaius HenninWe reached out to Shelter Institute to find out more about this organization in Woolwich, Maine that offers classes, design-build, tools and even real estate. Gaius Hennin, President and Civil Engineer, took the time to respond to our questions.Shelter Institute was founded in 1974 by Pat and Patsy Hennin. As Gaius describes it, “Fresh […]
The Rothoblaas X10 is a moment post base, which means structurally the post is a fixed end and supports the moment forces in the structure. This allows you to simplify your design and do away with some supporting beams and all the bracing. That results in less work, less cost for timber and more space […]
This joint has become one of my favorite ways to join a principal rafter to a post. It offers a clean look and allows a plate to join to the post with a spline and a tie beam that can handle sustained tension. A basic mortise and tenon in the rafter and post with a […]
It’s pretty easy to imagine what you want your dream timber frame home to look like, but envisioning what that home will cost is another story entirely. There are seemingly endless factors that affect cost, like location, site conditions, size, finishes, selections etc., which can make predicting the final cost feel impossible. That is, until […]
We are thrilled to continue our mission here at Timber Frame HQ, to encourage you to live the good life in the strength and honest beauty of these sustainable structures. In that vein, we bring you inspiring examples of spaces to sit down and relax, from premier timber frame companies around the United States and […]
Take a look at this gorgeous 16×24 hammer beam pavilion! Two bays create a beautiful repetition in the sculptural trusses of this structure. Though a bit more complex to cut and raise than a frame with common trusses, the result is a thing of beauty. You will want to create this frame for a special […]
People often ask why timber framers place an evergreen bough on the peak of each frame when they finish. The short answer–tradition. But I’ll take a stab at the long answer since there isn’t much information out there about this tradition. “Topping off” a new frame is a practice that has been around for hundreds […]
Jason & Carrie Frank are the owners of Woodland Improvements, a logging and lumber company in Milaca, Minnesota which was started in1991 and specializes in White Pine & White Oak Timbers. Their custom services begin with logging timber at the stump and continue all the way to producing a prefinished product ready to install. Their lumber […]
Take a look at this 12×16 shed roof timber frame design! With only two bents supporting the plates, this is a pretty simple frame to cut and raise. The overhangs are a generous two feet, adding extra protection from rain and sun. The upper plate is over 12 feet high – this creates a nice […]
Take a look at this his 14×14 post and beam outbuilding! Its footprint would easily fit into most backyards. Its generous plate height of over 9 feet creates a comfortable ceiling height. Ample overhangs provide extra protection from the elements. This design is great for many uses: a freestanding workshop, gardener’s shed or dining pavilion. […]
