Inspired by tradition and built for today, the 24×36 Sugar Shack Timber Frame lets you create a piece of living history on your property. Historically used to boil down maple sap into syrup, sugar shacks feature the signature cupola that […]
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The stop-splayed scarf joint with sallied abutments is a fun little twist on the standard stop-splayed scarf joint. In this case, the stops are sallied, or angled.
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Are you looking for a small structure to get started in timber framing? Do you want to adorn a small backyard space? This petite 10×14 king post pavilion may be just the plan for you! You can use it for a hot tub shelter,
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When planning your home, you are undoubtedly aware of the high-energy efficiency a timber frame house provides. However, obtaining an Energy Star qualification ensures a number of benefits that are both intrinsic and monetary.
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Timber frame layout is pretty simple, in concept. Just put the marks in the right places, then cut to the marks … maybe a bit intimidating when faced with a bundle of timbers for the first time without someone else to take the lead. We’ve all been there…
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Anyone interested in timber framing should be familiar with Tedd Benson’s first book. Published in 1980, it became the Bible for timber framers, and there’s a lot of useful information. Since then, timber framing has come a long way in terms of the available tools…
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This example illustrates a very common assembly in timber framing. That is when a post connects to a tie beam (a horizontal beam, perpendicular to the ridge, that resists the spreading force of the roof onto the walls) or a plate.
The 14×12 Post and Beam Pavilion offers a charming, moderately-sized timber frame that’s perfect for outdoor living or light utility. Whether you’re adding a porch, creating an outdoor kitchen, or building a craft workshop, this structure is designed to adapt
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Looking for a timber frame that strikes the perfect balance between size and versatility? The 14×16 King Post Outbuilding is just right—large enough for a variety of uses but compact enough to fit beautifully into a backyard, estate, or recreational
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This hexagonal timber frame gazebo plan was originally designed as a barbeque gathering area holding a smoker. It would be a great enhancement to any garden! The posts are cut from 12×12 timbers to fit the hexagonal shape. This frame has a commanding presence with an overall height of a bit over 16’-5”. The top of the 4×8 collar beams are 10 feet high, and the roof pitch is a bit over 8 in 12. It is designed to be constructed of Western Red Cedar, maple or hemlock.
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The tools of the trade that have evolved for working wood all derive from the simplest forms: axe, adze, chisel. Within those forms, much variation exists. In terms of function, they may be divided into carving tools and joinery tools. Function is determined by form.
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Purlins help to form and strengthen the roof framing in a structure, and they support the roof decking or sheathing. They run horizontally, parallel with the ridge of the timber frame. There are three basic types of purlins: Purlin plate, principal purlin, and common purlin.
