16×24 Timber Frame Plan
This versatile plan could be finished out as a storage shed, a picnic pavilion or even a glamping cabin. It measures 16’ wide by 24’ deep, with two generous bays. Enclose the entire structure, or enjoy part of it as …
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Michel Lavallee King Post Frame
Michel Lavallee raising
24×36 Sugar Shack Post and Beam Barn
Sugar shacks have traditionally been found in Eastern Canada and Northern New England, where maple syrup is made by boiling down the sugar maple sap. The distinctive cupola was actually functional to allow steam to escape. Now you can create …
Stop-Splayed Scarf Joint with Sallied Abutments
The stop-splayed scarf joint with sallied abutments is a fun little twist on the standard stop-splayed scarf joint. In this case, the stops are sallied, or angled.
10×14 King Post Pavilion
Are you looking for a small structure to get started in timber framing? Do you want to adorn a small backyard space? This petite 10×14 king post pavilion may be just the plan for you! You can use it for a hot tub shelter,
Your Timber Frame Home – Maximizing Its Home Energy Rating
When planning your home, you are undoubtedly aware of the high-energy efficiency a timber frame house provides. However, obtaining an Energy Star qualification ensures a number of benefits that are both intrinsic and monetary.
Timber Frame Bedswing
Would you like to laze away an afternoon in your garden, admiring your handiwork? Then you should think about crafting this timber frame bedswing!
Rancho Mastatal Melina Compost Structure
A melina wood compost structure built in Mastatal, Costa Rica
Benchworks Reciprocal Roofed Tiny Home
Round two story reciprocal roofed gazebo tiny home.
Timber Frame Layout Methods
Timber frame layout is pretty simple, in concept. Just put the marks in the right places, then cut to the marks … maybe a bit intimidating when faced with a bundle of timbers for the first time without someone else to take the lead. We’ve all been there…
Fitting Up A Knee Brace
Anyone interested in timber framing should be familiar with Tedd Benson’s first book. Published in 1980, it became the Bible for timber framers, and there’s a lot of useful information. Since then, timber framing has come a long way in terms of the available tools…
