Jim DeStefano, P.E., AIA, F.SEI is the President of the structural engineering and architecture firm of DeStefano & Chamberlain, Inc. that he founded in 1981. The firm is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, although their projects can be found across the […]
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This post and beam connector plate detail shows how to use an Alumini Hidden Connector to join a timbered beam to a post. The connector is a piece of anodized aluminum in the shape of a “T”, in which one
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M & K Timber Works is located in the town of Fleetwood, in the mountains of North Carolina. The company is owned and managed by the husband and wife team of Mike and Kim Shenton. They began their timber frame
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Don’t let the simple look of the powerful Makita 1806B 10.9 amp, 6-3/4-inch planer fool you. It’s a rugged and powerful tool that’s ideal for timber framing. You can easily dress timbers and use this tool to square up timbers before
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Dwight Smith is President and owner of Hamill Creek Timber Homes Ltd. They are located in Meadow Creek, at the north end of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia, Canada. Hamill Creek is a timber frame company that designs and builds
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Kevin Simoes, Principal of Streamline Design Ltd., is a Registered Building Designer with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, as well as a LEED Accredited Professional. Located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Streamline Design specializes exclusively in the custom
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The 8×12 King Post Timber Frame is the perfect starter project for those new to timber framing—or anyone looking to add a small, beautiful, and functional structure to their property. With its simple design and manageable size, this frame fits
Judd Dickey owns Mountain Timber Design, Inc., a one-man architecture firm situated at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado. He specializes in custom, high-end timber frame homes with a distinctly western style, and often sited on difficult
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During one of my first Timber Framers Guild Conferences, I heard a talk by Vico Von Voss about his various projects. He referred to square timbers as the male form and round timbers as the female form, and that you
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The 12×24 Timber Frame Pergola offers timeless timber frame style with practical, versatile proportions. Whether you’re creating a spacious outdoor dining area, a cozy conversation space, or a poolside cabana, this design combines beauty and function in an approachable, buildable
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Bruce and Cyndy Gardner Co-Own Homestead Timber Frames, located in Crossville, Tennessee, just about a mile off Interstate 40. They told us: “We take our craft seriously. Our business supports our craft and not the other way around. We enjoy
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A few months ago we were introduced to a new type of timber connector used in post and beam construction called a Connext Connector by the team at Connext. We instantly liked the simplicity of the connector as well as
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