The Art of Hybrid Timber Framing: Ideas, Techniques and Tips to Create Unique Personalized Beauty by Bert Sarkkinen

Post & Beam Timber Framing Uncovered!

Full timber framing is a thing of the past, generally speaking. The art of hybrid timber framing is a must read for owners, architects, and builders who want to influence the look and feel of their projects using exposed beam construction. Hybrid timber framing utilizes post & beam as well as modern & historical timber framing systems to create the ideal timber experience in a home or structure. Design is not held back by the constraints of traditional stick-built homes, or full timber frames. With this flexibility, the design must be carefully considered before the build starts.

With Hybrid Timber Framing, your options are many, but initial decisions have a massive impact on final result and satisfaction. This book educates owners, builders and architects on the decisions that must be covered during the design and planning stage. It is rich with ideas imagery and instruction to jumpstart your inspiration and planning.

However, this book is not for people who cannot or are unwilling to take a little time to learn and focus their efforts on the key things which will make or break the success of their timber building projects. It is a collection of high level techniques, ideas, and tips to avoid common pitfalls and ensure you get what you want with an enjoyable process.

Naturally, timbers and exposed beams have outsized impact on the aesthetics of building projects. Adding timbers without weighing the structural and aesthetic impacts can be worse than doing nothing and will magnify any awkward imbalances.

For rustic homes, beautiful structures, shops, pavilions, car canopies...the timber options are endless. Timber joinery and construction techniques create masterful look and structural integrity.

This guide will help you plan and build it right the first time! Important topics to consider include:

- How to achieve optimized beauty by first defining ugly
- Where to draw the line with hybrid timber framing
- Seven chapters portraying diverse and unique timber styles
- How to avoid the over simplified "Hail Mary" approach
- How to accurately predict in the cost of hybrid timber framing

Arrow Timber Framing Owner, Bert Sarkkinen, is the son of a carpenter who developed a passion and knack for building at a young age. He has experienced multiple challenges in this craft through "trials by fire" to become the visionary and chief designer he is today at Arrow Timber Framing.

He is especially proud of his design, production and manufacturing team who he credits to the ongoing growth and company success.

This book provides the crucial knowledge needed for every phase of the project from planning to completion. This guide will help you protect your financial investment and optimize the look of post and beam construction.

"This is the most comprehensive planning guide to help you protect your timber investment and gain long-term project satisfaction to be enjoyed by future generations. We wish you much success as you create unique, artistic and beauty for your next timber project."

Review Quotes:

I have always loved the architectural beauty and overall look and feel
of hybrid timer framing. This approach to homebuilding produces a
kind of grandeur and coziness that no other style can achieve. You will
never again be able to look at the 99%+ of homes that are "stick houses"
in the same way, once you see and understand the proper way to build
a home. - John Jeffcoat

While hybrid timber framing may not be for everyone, the thoughtful approach to planning and following through on a project can be beneficial to all. For the technical side of things the way Bert explains in detail the different architectural styles and engineering aspects is interesting an easy to read. I could feel Bert's enthusiasm for what he does. It's clearly more than just a job to him. It was a fun read and I recommend to anyone. - Matt Wilson

Reading the book, it's clear that the author REALLY CARES about timber frame design. He shows you how to get the right feel, or style, or ambiance, or whatever you want to get from your house or project. He shows his readers how to avoid putting in the effort and ending up with a different end product than what you wanted. - Leta V

Great book on the best way to build a beautiful home. Bert opens your eyes to an innovative and impressive way to turn out a dream home. The pictures in this book are amazing and show what Bert and his team are capable of. The way that Bert lays out many different styles is very thorough. This book leads you through the entire process of designing the perfect living space, whether you want a huge house or a small outdoor pavilion. For anyone looking to add a little extra to their next project, I strongly recommend this book! - David T