Timber Framing for the Rest of Us

Name: Timber Framing for the Rest of Us
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780865715080
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A Guide to Contemporary Post and Beam Construction

By Rob Roy

Series: Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series

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Timber Framing for the Rest of Us by Rob Roy is a practical guide that makes the traditional craft of timber framing accessible to everyday people. The book covers essential principles and techniques, using simplified tools and modern methods, allowing readers to construct strong and sustainable structures. It's ideal for those interested in nature-friendly building practices and hands-on learning.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by sustainable building methods and wish to explore timber framing as an accessible, eco-friendly construction technique. It offers practical advice and insights for those interested in natural building, making it suitable for both DIY enthusiasts and environmentally conscious readers.

Timber Framing for the Rest of Us

Describes timber framing methods used by most contractors, owner-builders and farmers, to build strong and beautiful post-and-beam frames from heavy timbers using commercially-available fasteners.

All those of us without traditional skills need to know to build with timber framing

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Timber Framing for the Rest of Us describes the timber framing methods used by most contractors, farmers, and owner-builders. These methods use modern metal fasteners, special screws, and common sense building principles to accomplish the same goal in much less time.

While there are many good books on traditional timber framing, this is the first to describe in depth these more common fastening methods. The book includes everything an owner-builder needs to know about building strong and beautiful structural frames from heavy timbers.

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Timber Framing for the Rest of Us by Rob Roy is praised for its accessibility to beginners interested in sustainable construction. Reviewers appreciate the straightforward and practical guidance provided, making timber framing techniques approachable for those without extensive carpentry experience. The book is often noted for its emphasis on affordability and DIY methods, appealing to both hobbyists and eco-conscious builders.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780865715080

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: New Society Publishers

Illustration: 120 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 405g

Pages: 176

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Arts & Culture Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Rob Roy Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development Series: Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series

About the Author

Rob Roy is a former contractor and has been using timber framing techniques for the past 25 years in the construction of homes, as well as in the numerous outbuildings at Earthwood Building School which he founded in 1981 with his wife Jaki.