Timberframe : The Art and Craft of the Post-and-Beam Home

by BENSON, TEDD

• ISBN13: 9781561582815
• ISBN10: 1561582816
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: Taunton Pr

Summary

The undisputed leader in timberframe design and construction shows how the post-and-beam architecture has enormous design possibilities. 400 full-color photos. 46 line drawings & floor plans.

Table of Contents

Foreword	2	(2)
NORM ABRAM
Prologue: The Art and Craft of the Timberframe	4	(12)
In the Country	16	(58)
Prairie Prospect NEBRASKA	18	(8)
Home Spirit VIRGINIA	26	(6)
Craftsman's Way WASHINGTON	32	(6)
England West COLORADO	38	(8)
Concord Barn MASSACHUSETTS	46	(6)
Vaulted Dwelling MASSACHUSETTS	52	(6)
Time Crafted MASSACHUSETTS	58	(10)
Horse Haven MARYLAND	68	(6)
On the Water	74	(64)
Timber Bonded NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS	76	(8)
Light Hall SOUTH CAROLINA	84	(6)
Island Sentinel NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS	90	(8)
World Apart CONNECTICUT	98	(10)
Tree House NEW HAMPSHIRE	108	(8)
On Rocks CONNECTICUT	116	(6)
Glass Bunker BRITISH COLUMBIA	122	(8)
Bras d'Or Ark NOVA SCOTIA	130	(8)
In the Mountains	138	(54)
High Plains Salvage MONTANA	140	(8)
Mountain Manor MONTANA	148	(6)
Western Chateau COLORADO	154	(10)
Chalet West MONTANA	164	(6)
Snow Barn VERMONT	170	(6)
Sun Lodge COLORADO	176	(10)
Mining Hall COLORADO	186	(6)
In Addition	192	(16)
Master's Wing MASSACHUSETTS	194	(2)
Abundant Farm NEW HAMPSHIRE	196	(2)
Trumpet Haven SOUTH CAROLINA	198	(2)
Barn Anew MASSACHUSETTS	200	(2)
Timber Sanctum NEW HAMPSHIRE	202	(2)
Thatched Nest ENGLAND	204	(4)
Epilogue: In the Past	208	(22)
Acknowledgments	230	(1)
Credits	231