Answering the question everybody is afraid to ask: “What the hell is a timber frame, anyway?”
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Carolina Timberworks Timber Frame Process
or…What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Timber Frame The process of creating a timber frame is important, regardless of how well the finished product turns out—just ask someone who endured a terrible process to obtain their timber frame. There is neither a shortcut, nor any secret to designing a timber frame. But whether good […]
What is Mass Timber? Mass Timber Construction 101
Did you know that mid-rise and high-rise buildings can now be built out of wood? An emerging building typology called mass timber is quickly gaining momentum as a viable alternative to traditional construction methods. Instead of using steel, masonry and concrete to construct these buildings, architects and engineers are using wood – allowing for sustainable […]
Timber Frame vs. Post and Beam: What’s the Difference?
The difference between a timber frame and a post and beam structure is the way the individual parts are connected: timber framing uses wood joinery and rarely uses steel parts; whereas post and beam structures are connected with metal fasteners and connectors. Benefits of Timber Frame Construction Usually (but not always) more attractive, elegant, and […]
Timber Frame Trusses
truss, n. A collection of timbers or members forming one of the principal supports, as of a roof or bridge, and framed together so as to give mutual support and prevent distortion, as by the forces of gravity and wind loads. Trusses, whether structural or decorative, are usually named in one of five ways: 1. […]
What is the best wood for Timber Framing?
We’re often asked, “What is the best wood for timber framing?” Although it’s estimated that 60% of timber frames in North America are built from Douglas fir, there are other timber frame wood species that may work as well, or better, for your building project. So, here in one place, is exactly how to select […]
Why Do Timbers Split and Crack?
Eric Morley on why timbers split and crack, how long it takes timber to dry, where to get dry timbers, and why gunshots in the night are nothing to be afraid of . . . The Short Answer: Woodchecking Splits and cracks (known as ‘checks’ in the industry) occur when wood shrinks as it dries. […]
How to Fit Timber Framing Into the Budget
Champagne timber framing on a (craft) beer budget After receiving the latest Carolina Timberworks newsletter, a potential client emailed a great question: “Can you show a recent home for a customer on a 300k budget, else this stuff is non-realistic to normal non-millionaire folks“. My Emailed Reply With respect to non-millionaire projects, we do a lot of […]