Timber Framing -- Reference Reading
"Timberframe: The Art and Craft of the Post-and-Beam Home" by Tedd Benson
With 400 colour photographs and plans of 23 timberframe homes and 6 additions, this book is described as
"a stunning visual gallery and a compelling source of inspiration".
Taunton Press, September 1999
232 pages, hardcover
"Build a Classic Timber Framed House"
by Jack A. Sobon
Architect and builder Jack Sobon carefully and clearly explains how to find 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;
expanding on the plan.
Storey Books, February 1994
208 pages, hardcover or paperback
"Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft" by Tedd Benson
Benson's first book, includes a brief history of timber framing and a fully illustrated discussion of the different kinds of joinery, assembly of timbers,
raising of the frame and more.
Scribner, March 1986
211 pages, paperback
"A Timber Framer's Workshop: Joinery, Design & Construction of Traditional Timber Frames" by Steve K. Chappell
The owner of Fox Maple School of Traditional Building shares the knowledge he's acquired over 30 years. Design and engineering make up a good
part of this book but it also includes an essential introduction, a section on tools, wood characteristics and joint details.
252 pages, paperback
"Great Houses Timber Frame Houses", Fine Homebuilding
A comprehensive volume that shows how traditional techniques and current innovations have made this classic approach to building more practical
than ever. Includes authoritative information on tools and building techniques.
160 pages, hardcover
"Timber Frame Construction: All About Post and Beam Building" by Jack Sobon and
Roger Schroeder
A book for builders as well as those wishing to have the work done for them. Basics of timber framing, designing for strength and beauty, modern
tools and time-tested methods.
208 pages, hardcover
"The Timber Frame Home: Design Construction Finishing"> by Tedd Benson
Explains how the timber frame home can be an efficient and economical alternative to the conventional 20th century house. A must for anyone
considering a timber frame home.
Taunton Press, May 1997
240 pages, hardcover
"Discovering Timber Framed Buildings" by Richard Harris
This book looks behind the common image of English 'black and white' houses, showing how timber buildings were built and how they vary from
region to region.
96 pages, paperback
"Encyclopedia of Wood Joints" by Wolfram Graubner
A complete, worldwide survey of joints for timber framing, furniture making and cabinetry. Design and make more than 450 variations on 66 basic
joints and learn when and where to use each one.
160 pages, hardcover
"Timber Framing Book" by Stewart Elliott & Eugenie Wallas
A simple book about the basics: planing, math and simple engineering, layout, joint cutting and raising. Contains drawings and photographs.
Housesmiths Press, December 1991
paperback
"Timberframe Interiors" by Dick Porozzolo & Linda Corzine
Outlines how to define space, use colour, lighting enhancements and selecting furnishings and finishing touches for timber frame homes.
Gibbs Smith, September 2000
192 pages, hardcover
"The Timberframe Plan Book" by Michael Morris & Dick Porozzolo
Some of the best photos from some of the best timber framing companies. Good information and resources for those looking to build their own timber
frame.
Gibbs Smith, September 2000
128 pages, paperback
"Barn Style Homes: Design Ideas for Timber Frame Homes" by Tina Skinner & Tony Hanslin
A portfolio of 32 homes built by Yankee Barn Homes presented in colour photographs with floor plans. Contains ideas for details, finishes,
furnishing, decorating and landscaping.
Schiffer Publishing, June 2001
hardcover
Historic
"Open Timber Roofs of the Middle Ages" by Raphael and J. Arthur Brandon
An old English architectural classic, illustrated by perspective and working drawings of some of the best varieties of church roofs.
104 pages, paperback
"The Framed Houses of Massachusetts Bay, 1625-1725" by Abbott Lowell Cummings
The early evolution of frame houses is traced in detail in this heavily illustrated book. A must-have for anyone interested in historic timber framing.
261 pages, hardcover
Barns and Bridges
"Barn" by Endersby, Greenwood and Larkin
Over 200 full-colour photographs and excellent text. The ultimate book for the barn enthusiast.
256 pages, hardcover
"Barns of the Genesee Country, 1790-1915" by Daniel Fink
From the earliest log barns to the huge, truss-framed Wells barns with cathedral-like interiors, this lively and authoritative study illuminates the social,
economic and architectural history of these barns using contemporary records and original photographs.
528 pages, hardcover
"Silent Spaces: The Last of the Great Aisled Barns" by Malcolm Kirk
A striking pictorial of standing examples of these distinctive buildings found in Europe and America.
162 pages, hardcover
"Last of the Covered Bridge Builders" by Milton S. Graton
Over 200 photos, design and construction drawings of more than 35 authentically restored and new covered wooden bridges.
172 pages,hardcover
Other Books of Interest
"Simplified Design of Structural Wood, 5th edition"
by H. Parker and J. Ambrose
This book discusses the common, frequently encountered problems relating to design of component and systems of wood for building structures.
Written for those with no previous experience in engineering investigation or design.
305 pages, hardcover
"Mooseprints: A Holistic Home Building Guide" by Robert Laporte
Timber framing, straw-clay building, earth plastering, earth coupled floor construction an overview with some direction.
35-page booklet
Compiled by Northern Timberhouse Ltd.
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