The Timber-Frame Home: Design, Construction, Finishing

by Tedd Benson

Overview

Tedd Benson, a pioneer of the timber framing revival, shares his extensive expertise on this timeless building technique.

Combining centuries-old craftsmanship with modern materials, Benson guides you through the process of designing and constructing beautiful, durable, and comfortable timber-frame homes.

Whether you’re a seasoned builder or an enthusiastic homeowner, The Timber-Frame Home is your essential guide to creating a unique and inviting space that honors traditional craftsmanship while embracing contemporary living.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive History: Discover the rich history of timber framing and its evolution into contemporary home design.
• Practical Solutions: Benson addresses common building challenges, such as plumbing, wiring, and insulation, providing practical solutions tailored for timber-frame construction.
• Stunning Visuals: This new edition is enhanced with hundreds of full-color photos and rendered drawings, making it easier to visualize your project from start to finish.
• Expert Guidance: Learn from a master timber framer whose extensive experience and insights can help you navigate the complexities of modern timber framing.
• Joining the Revival: Equip yourself with all the knowledge you need to participate in the exciting timber-frame revival and create your own stunning home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781561581290
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/04/1997
Edition description:	2nd Revised ed.
Pages:	238
Product dimensions:	8.75(w) x 11.19(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Tedd Benson is the founder and owner of a post-and-beam construction firm in New Hampshire. A builder for ten years, he has specialized in timber framing for six.

Editorial Reviews

The revised and updated edition of Benson's original book (published two decades ago) is a must-have for anyone dreaming of a timber-frame home. The author shares his passion for the timeless craft of framing with detailed illustrations, history and hands-on building instructions... The book also shws you how to adapt the sturdy elegance of timber-frame constructions to the needs of modern life.

Timber Homes Illustrated

The nearly forgotten art of timber-frame construction is again flourishing, due largely to the interest of designer-builders like Benson and, ironically, to the general availability of high-tech building materials such as stress-skin panels used to envelope the skeleton. Benson integrates a revere nce for the beauty and integrity of this ancient building craft with an appreciation (and explication) of contemporary building concepts that make the timber-frame a feasible alternative to the normal stud-frame house. This handsome book, with line drawings and photos amplifying the text, is recommended for collections serving architects, designer-builders, and those with an interest in contemporary building arts. Bill Demo, Tompkins Cortland Comm. Coll., Dryden, N.Y.

Library Journal

Shows how to adapt timber frame construction to the needs of modern life, and includes recent developments in timber frame homebuilding from the last ten years. Discusses new joints which make frames stronger, better foundation and deck framing, and energy efficient foam core panels that insulate the homes. Also explores the structural and stylistic evolution of timber frame homes, and guides the reader through the various stages of building the home, from planning the spaces to running the wiring and plumbing. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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