ASSY Screws in Steel to Wood Tension Connections
Reprinted with permission of Max Closen, MyTiCon Timber Connectors, Vancouver, BC, Canada. ASSY Screws in Steel to Wood Tension Connections
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How to Design A Deck For Function And Fun
The snow has melted and spring flowers are peeking through the cold, damp soil. You’ve started trimming winter-damaged plants and are removing the windblown leaves and debris that’s accumulated on your yard and in your planting beds. This warmer weather
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Running Wires in SIPs – Concerns for the Homeowner
When you’re building a conventionally framed home, you don’t think much about pre-planning the electrical system. Sure, you may talk about having enough outlets in the kitchen, or that your hobby room has ample power for your various lights and
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A Spring To-Do List
Although your timber frame home is low maintenance, there are still jobs that need attention on a regular basis. If you set up a quarterly schedule of maintenance tasks and inspections, you won’t suddenly be bombarded with a to-do list
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Superior Foundation Wall and Timber Frame Post Detail
Timber Frame Post Detail for a precast concrete foundation wall system called Superior Walls, which architects and builders often use. Visit Superior’s website for more information.
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How to Make a TF Tenon Using the Drop Cut Method
:45 – Scoring the Lines 1:07 – Cutting of the ends 1:39 – Transferring the tenon lines down the end of the timber 2:07 – Making the drop cuts down the face of the timber 2:43 – Cutting the shoulders
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The Value of an Architect or Designer to Your Project
Your home should be a reflection of you and your family. If you’re considering a timber frame home as an expression of your style, taste and lifestyle, an architect’s design that’s based on your input will certainly make your home
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Floor System Post Pocket Detail
Dropping a timber post through the floor system is often necessary – here is a floor system post pocket detail showing one method.
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Adding a Central Vacuum System to Your Home
Vacuuming is one of those jobs that no one likes to do. While it doesn’t rank with bathroom cleaning as a least favorite chore, it’s a job that is physically demanding. If you have several levels in your home, that also
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Timber Framing Tools – The Basic Hand Tools
“What tools do you use as a timber framer?” So I’ve kind of broken them up into four different sections. The first one is chisels. The second one is going to be planes. Then we’re going to talk about measuring
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Make Your Timber Frame Kitchen Space A Welcoming Haven
Although the kitchen is primarily a functional space to prepare meals, it is much more than a place to cook. Today’s timber frame kitchen is a multi-purpose area that often acts as an informal dining room, office, study area, play
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Episode 7 – A Chat with Jack Dickinson with Texas Timber Frames
In this episode, we talk with Jack Dickinson of Texas Timber Frames about their operation, a special project that they produced this past year and his new podcast called The Timber Frame Podcast. This show was also aired on his podcast since
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