Oak-framed buildings have been with us for centuries, and they are here to stay. They are beautiful, durable and environmentally friendly, and by marrying traditional and modern materials they can be brought to a very high standard of energy-efficiency. This is a practical book on the technique of timber-frame construction for carpenters, builders and aspiring self-builders, but it will also be a source of inspiration to anyone who appreciates beautiful buildings. Full-colour photographs show projects by the author and others both complete and under construction, and structural details are clearly explained both in photographs and in three-dimensional drawings. Here is a traditional craft brought fully up to date for the 21st century. The topics included are: past and present, making a start, understanding the structure, frame design, the construction process, raising the frame, walls & roofs, second fix, finishing off, and future of timber building.
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a beautiful book,
This review is from: Oak-Framed Buildings (Paperback)
Of the timber framing books I have ( about 8 now)This is the most sumptious book in my Library on this topic. The book is divided into 8 chapters: history, starting off, designing, structure, making frames, raising frames, enclosing the frame & finishing details. As the title implies, there is a chapter which details the qualities of English OAK 'Quercus robur'; how it grows , is felled, milled, shaped, framed and then shrinks Beautiful full colour page width and smaller photos are through out, showing this systems modern potential, with 3D SketchUp like models explaining the framing parts, construction procedures and framing types. . Each chapter has an introduction, photos, drawings and notes describing the the content, then a summary page outlining the important points. The books' page layout reflects a great deal of care by a graphic designer, as its mixed between 2 & 3 columns punctated with highlighted text, photos, colour drawings and colour 3D model views. A glossary at the end in combined with a 3D model ( of a 2 level tudor manor) view explain the various timber framing nomenclature. A must have book for your library , coffee table or to give as gift.
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What a brilliant explanation of this wonderful craft. Well done Rupert! All that's left is to build an English Oak House village in Jamestown to celebrate 400 years!
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