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Related Reading:
- Recording Timber-Framed Buildings: An illustrated Glossary
NW Alcock, MW Barley, PW Dixon and RA Meeson
1999
An excellent Glossary of terms and three dimensions drawings of some English frames
and styles
- Historic American Joinery
A Graphic Guide
Jack Sobon
2002
This book illustrates the joints on American traditional timber-framed
buildings of the past, showing common examples with variations as well
as a few interesting regional deviations. This is an excellent reference
for designing and building a timber frame.
- English Historic Carpentry
Cecil A. Hewit
1980
A summary of the development of heavy timber construction in England
from 449 to 1890. This book contains thorough timber drawings of
some of the historically significant heavy timber buildings of England.
There is a Glossary of terms and detail drawings of some of the joinery.
- Timber Frame Joinery and Design Workbook
The Timber Framers Guild of North America
1997
This is a series of articles and discussions covering some engineering
areas including truss design and peg strength and touching on complex
joinery including hip and valley framing. This is a valuable recourse
for architects, engineers, and builders.
- Timber Frame Houses
Fine Homebuilding Timber Frame Houses
1992
This book is made from articles published in Fine Homebuilding. It is a well put
together book with good photos and clear descriptions of different approaches and
techniques in Timber Frame construction.
- Timber Frame Plan Book
Michael Morris and Dick Pirozzolo
2000
This book does not feature traditional timber framing, but it does offer some
examples and ideas for house plans.
- Build a Classic Timber Frame House
Jack Sobon
1998
A terrific guide for learning the traditional craft.
- The Timber Frame Home
Tedd Benson
1986
A well illustrated book that walks the reader through all the elements to
consider when building a timber frame home.
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