At Timber Frame HQ, it is our passion and our mission to help you experience the strength and honest beauty of these sustainable structures. What could be more soothing than to relax in a hammock surrounded by a beautiful and […]
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It is a common occurrence in a timber framed structure to have two beams meeting at a single post. This can create conflicts with the joinery. A corner joint with screws is one solution to this problem. In order to
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A 10″ circular saw is a fantastic asset for any timber framer or carpenter. These saws give you an accurate 4″ cut, fast, and clean cut. Every timber framer (and even most dabblers) should own a superb circular saw because
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The kitchen is the heart of any home. It’s a room that everyone uses, the place where the family gathers, and one of the most functional rooms in any home. Building a functional timber frame kitchen is one of the most important parts of the construction process…
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At Timber Frame HQ, we are passionate about timber frame structures – and our goal is to share knowledge and spread that enthusiasm. In that vein, we would like to inspire you with these beautiful frames to welcome the summer, […]
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When you create a hip roof in a timber frame, there are different types of rafters used. The hip rafters (in purple) form the roofline and extend from the plate to the ridge. The jack rafters (in turquoise) connect
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Our passion and goal at Timber Frame HQ is to enable you to experience the strength and honest beauty of these sustainable structures. The month of May is the perfect time to be outside with friends and family. Get inspired […]
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The joinery takes a bit of thinking when you have two beams meeting at a single post. The goal is to create a strong connection and avoid removing too much wood from the lumber. One solution is this corner joint with barrel bolts.
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If you’ve always wanted to build your own timber frame home but are overwhelmed by the idea, a timber frame kit from a reputable timber frame company might be just the solution you need. These kits include everything
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Everyone loves a gazebo! But anyone who has built a timber frame gazebo can tell you that the octagonal shape will cause you to create some complex joinery. Take a look at this eight sided corner plate detail sent to us by the team…
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At Timber Frame HQ, we want to share our passion for timber frame structures with you, and to share knowledge and resources. In that vein, we would like to inspire you to welcome in the first of Spring with these […]
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The rafters are housed into the king post. In this example, there is a 1″ housing cut into the post, and the roof load is supported by the bearing surface of the housing. Housings for the all thread rod are notched into the upper part of the rafter and secure into the post
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