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Tidbits – Working at Height with the Greatest of Ease
Have you ever stopped and watched, spellbound, as construction workers move around at great heights, confidently setting beams and working atop rooflines? While they may appear to have the confident nonchalance of a skilled trapeze artist,
What is a Cross Laminated Timber?
Necessity is the mother of invention. Born in Europe, cross-laminate timber (CLT) was developed as large timbers became more difficult to source and as an alternative to non-wood construction. CLT made its way to North America.
30×24 Heavy Timber Cabin with Loft
Do you have a need for a cabin with room to spare? This 36×24 heavy timber cabin with loft might be just the ticket! A beautiful and functional queen post truss frame with an attached shed roof creates a frame with lots of interest- and space! There are plenty of options to add windows,
9 Timber Frames That Will Make You Want to Create Some Art
At Timber Frame HQ, we are passionate about spreading the word of the magic of these beautiful, honest structures. Winter blues got you down? Get inspired to be crafty in these timber frames. We bring you gorgeous examples from the […]
Half Lap With Table Scarf Joint
Like all other scarf joints, this half lap with table scarf joint gives you the ability to create spans longer than the length of your lumber. Similar to other half lap joints, this one consists of each timber being split longitudinally,
Where to Place Your Chimney and Fireplace
Before chimneys were invented, most houses would use a hole in the roof, a hole in the wall or a window to release the smoke from fireplaces and ovens. These holes were built specifically for the smoke to escape. The …
9 Timber Frames That Will Make You Want to Host a Cookout
At Timber Frame HQ, we want to share our passion for timber frame structures – and to share knowledge and resources. In that vein, we would like to inspire you with these beautiful frames to enjoy the outdoors, whether or […]
Best Mortise and Tenon Videos
We know that sometimes seeing it in action is better than a picture AND a thousand words – so we have scoured the web to find what we feel like are the best videos to illustrate cutting traditional mortise and tenon joinery.