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 …
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 […]
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.
Are you looking for plans for a carport, garage, workshop or guest house? Look no further! This 24×24 shed roof outbuilding can serve many purposes! With 576 square feet, there is plenty of room for whatever you have in mind- a garage or carport, workshop or guest quarters. At the standard 3:12 pitch,
Our passion and goal at Timber Frame HQ is to enable you to experience the strength and honest beauty of these sustainable structures. The heat of August is the perfect time to get out on the water. Get inspired by […]
Glue-laminated timber (glulam) is a structural engineered wood element commonly used for beams and columns in residential and commercial applications. Glulam is a highly visible form of mass timber in contemporary projects, with long spans framing signature designs that have […]
In large cities and suburbs, sewage effluent typically travels through a municipal sewer system and into a water treatment plant run by the local public health department.
When you need a beam longer than the sizes of your lumber, a scarf joint is the way to go. In this attractive half and bridled scarf joint, each beam is split longitudinally and connects to its partner with a mortise on one end and a tenon on the opposite end.
