Would you like to build a versatile cabin with a rich historical tradition? This 24×36 Saltbox is typical of the style commonly found in New England. It has the characteristic one-story rear and two-story front of the saltbox style. As designed, the second floor spans two-thirds of the footprint, which leaves a high ceiling in one-third of the first floor.
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This 24×36 A-Frame has loads of character with the cruck-style braces and curved collars. The steeply pitched roof creates a soaring ceiling and ample headroom in the loft bedroom.
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One of the quality power products available from Makita is their RP2301FC 3-1/4 HP Variable Speed Plunge Router. This durable, quality tool is one that can handle a variety of jobs with little difficulty.
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If you are just beginning in timber framing, or are looking for a small, inexpensive and easy-to-handle project, this 10×12 shed roof design could be the perfect plan for you! The largest timbers are 6x material, which makes them not only lighter to move around but more economical to purchase.
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Many times timber frame home owners, craftsmen, and builders will liken the timbers used in building a house with fine furniture. While the craftsmanship and detail that goes into these structures are often comparable to furniture construction, the timber frame
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Finding A ContractorContractors Responsibilities Checklist20 Questions to Ask your ContractorSelecting a general contractor for your timber frame home or project is a very important decision. Your general contractor is responsible for constructing your timber frame plus all the other components
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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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A hammer beam truss creates a lot of drama in a timber frame, and also causes some complex joinery. In this hammer beam eave detail we will show you one solution to the issue of several frame elements coming together in close proximity to each other.
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The design of this 24×36 gambrel barn home plan will maximize headroom on your second floor! The frame gets its name from the characteristic dual roof pitches. Along with ample headroom down the center, you will be able to have plenty of storage in the space outside of the loft posts.
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