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BUILDING THE TIMBER FRAME HOUSE: THE REVIVAL OF A FORGOTTEN ART
Benson's
first book which includes a brief history of timber framing and a fully
illustrated discussion of various types of joinery, assembly of
timbers, raising of the frame and more. A Summer Beam best-seller.
format: paper back
catagory: Timber Framing
pages: 127
price: $21.00
TIMBERFRAME: THE ART AND CRAFT OF THE POST-AND-BEAM HOME
Timber
frame guru Benson's latest book focuses on timber frame design,
showcasing 23 homes and 6 additions. A truly inspirational work.
Required reading for timber framers, architects and designers, and
anyone considering building a timber frame home.
format:hard cover
catagory: Timber Framing
pages: 127
price: $40.00
A TIMBER FRAMER'S WORKSHOP: JOINERY, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF TRADITIONAL TIMBER FRAMES
Founder
and director of the Fox Maple School of Traditional Building and editor
and publisher of JOINERY'S QUARTERLY, THE JOURNAL OF TIMBER FRAMING AND
TRADITIONAL BUILDING conveys his experience and insight on all aspects
of the craft.
format:paper back
catagory: Timber Framing
pages: 127
price: $30.00
THE TIMBER FRAMING BOOK
written for those who want to learn how to build a timber frame house. Great detail drawings and explanations.
format:paper back
catagory: Timber Framing
pages:127
price: $30.00
FH GREAT HOUSES: TIMBER-FRAME HOUSES
A collection of 31 articles reprinted from the pages of FH. Articles cover all aspects of timber framing.
format:hard cover
catagory: Timber Framing
pages: 127
price: $24.95
THE CRAFT OF MODULAR POST & BEAM: BUILDING LOG & TIMBER HOMES AFFORDABLY
A
detailed book covering various styles of log and timber building. This
is an updated version of Mitchell's THE SHORT LOG & TIMBER BUILDING
BOOK.
format:paper back
catagory: Timber Framing
pages: 127
price: $24.95
BUILD A CLASSIC TIMBER-FRAMED HOUSE
Architect
and builder Sobon carefully and clearly explains finding the ideal
building site; creating the master plan; selecting the best tree
species; hewing and milling timbers; assembling the frame; installing
wall sheathing, windows, and doors; designing and finishing the
interior; and adding on.
format: paper back
catagory: Timber Framing
pages: 127
price: $21.95
THE SCRIBE RULE OR THE SQUARE RULE: TRADITIONAL TIMBER FRAME LAYOUT SYSTEMS
A discussion and explanation of the two methods of timber framing layout.
format: spiral
catagory: Timber Framing
pages: 17
price: $10.00
TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION: ALL ABOUT POST-AND-BEAM BUILDING
A
book for builders as well as future homeowners. Practical how-to info
for both beginning and experienced carpenters. Covered are the basics
of timber framing, designing for strength and beauty, combining modern
tools and time-tested methods. Includes details for a 12X16 garden shed
starter project. An excellent introduction to the craft.
format: paper back
catagory: Timber Framing
pages: 127
price: $19.95
SHELTER, SHACKS AND SHANTIES: AND HOW TO BUILD THEM
A
classic guide for outdoorsmen and scouts originally published in 1914.
Includes how to use an axe, fell a tree, splitting and notching logs,
and making log cabins of several types, as well as numerous types of
shacks and shanties.
format: paper back
catagory: Log Building
pages: 127
price: $10.95
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO LOG AND CEDAR HOMES
All about buying, building, decorating and furnishing log, cedar, and post-and-beam homes. Includes floor plans for 28 homes.
format: paper back
catagory: Log Building
pages: 127
price: $17.99
COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUILDING LOG HOMES
Covers
how to buy land and draw up plans, choose log styles and joinery,
select and use tools, shape logs by hand and power tools, choose
insulation, weather seals, and alternative energy sources, as well as
finding contractors for difficult tasks and using the latest,
state-of-the-art building techniques.
format: paper back
catagory: Log Building
pages: 127
price: $19.95
HOW TO AFFORD YOUR OWN LOG HOME: SAVE 25% WITHOUT LIFTING A LOG 5th ed
Covers planning financing, estimating, and building a log home. Teaches you how to be your own general contractor.
format: paper back
catagory: Log Building
pages: 116
price: $17.95
BUILDING WITH LOGS, Rev. & expanded edition
This
classic text on log house construction covers financing, blueprints,
site planning, timber selection, falling, trimming a tree, log storage,
notches, hewing joists and rafters, as well as construction info on
electrical wiring, foundations, etc.
format: paper back
catagory: Log Building
pages: 123
price: $24.95
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