Timber Frame Hybrids: Enduring Traditions, Boundless

Timber Frame Hybrids: Enduring Traditions, Boundless Possibilities

Of all the materials on this planet, wood is the most beloved. Heavy wooden timbers artfully crafted into a sturdy house frame held together with mortise and tenon joinery delight the eye and warm the spirit. Over 200 striking color photos and more than 100 line drawings introduce the reader to the advantages of merging traditional timber frame construction with modern, conventional building materials to create stunning hybrid homes for the twenty-first century. These homes blend the beauty of wood and the comfort of conventional building materials. \nThe engaging text provides a detailed history of timber frame construction, details the range of choices available in timber frame hybrid construction, and provides a sweeping photographic essay of fifty building projects representing a wide range of approaches to configurations, styles, surfaces, finishes, and budgets.
Country USA
Brand Schiffer Publishing
Manufacturer Schiffer
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780764328947
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Timber Frame Hybrids: Enduring Traditions, Boundless Possibilities