Whether you are a homeowner sketching out a backyard retreat or a builder comparing structural systems, a timber frame pergola delivers open‑air shade, enduring strength, and unmistakable character. This guide walks you through sizing, design choices, cost ranges, and assembly […]
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Compact Footprint. Big Presence. Ready-to-Raise™.The 16×24 Timber Frame Pavilion offers a well-balanced blend of architectural beauty and structural efficiency. Whether you’re building a backyard retreat, carport, or enclosed guest space, this frame provides the durability of 8×8 timbers and the
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The Dutch barn style through tenon is a traditional joinery technique designed to resist outward thrust—commonly found in anchor beams of Dutch-style barns that have shaped the New England landscape for centuries.This joint features a through tenon that passes entirely
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The 16×18 King Post Pavilion offers a perfect balance of manageable size, open space, and classic timber frame elegance. Whether you envision an outdoor living space, a room addition, or a multi-purpose pavilion, this frame combines versatility with architectural beauty.Frame
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A Pavilion That Combines Strength, Beauty, and Easy AssemblyMeet the 24×36 Timber Frame Pavilion Kit, designed for a hassle-free build without compromising on durability or style. Standing nearly 21 feet tall at the peak and over 10 feet at the
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If you’re in the market for a low angle block plane, it’s important to frame your expectations according to your trade. Timber Framers have very different needs than cabinetmakers. Considerations about precision and even price should be based on workplace
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English tying joints are a hallmark of historic British timber framing, serving as crucial connections that bind a building’s primary structural members. Found in medieval barns, churches, and manor houses, the joints use carefully fitted mortise-and-tenon (and occasionally dovetail) connections
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Front porch with curved timbers When you’re nostalgic about your perfect dream home, you may envision yourself sitting out on the front porch, gently rocking in a swing as you wave to neighbors out for a stroll after supper or gazing
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If you are looking for a truly unique structure that will elevate the enjoyment of your outdoor space, look no further than this 16×16 Funky Timber Frame Cabin Plan! It measures 16 feet by 16 feet from outside to outside of the 8×8 posts. What makes this structure so unique is that the ridge connects diagonally between two corner posts. This creates dynamic triangular rooflines, and upper-level openings reminiscent of a ship’s prow.
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Would you like to create a truly spectacular space with a nod to history? This 16×24 cruck timber frame may be just what you need! Crucks, often used in medieval times as tithe barns, get their name from the long curved timbers that extend from the ground to the ridge.
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The King Post Truss to Plate Connection is a crucial structural element in timber framing. The bottom chord is joined to the rafter using a traditional mortise and tenon joint at the point where the rafter meets the plate. This
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Timber frame homes have a timeless charm, combining natural beauty with structural integrity. But while timbers create dramatic interiors and strong frameworks, they don’t inherently provide the thermal mass or airtightness needed for optimal energy performance—particularly when it comes to
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