Room with a View
You have a wide array of wood species to consider when choosing the right timber for your frame. Some of the key factors to include in making the best choice are: strength characteristics of the wood, color, texture, and durability of the …
Continue Reading about Choosing the Right Timber for Your Frame
A tenon, as related to timber framing, is a projection on the end of a timber used for joining multiple members together. Timber Frames receive a multitude of hand crafted tenons and each tenon is created with great care and will end up …
Timber Frame Pavilion owners would like to enjoy their pavilion after dark. Some want ceiling fans. Many appreciate electrical outlets to power lamps. The challenge in providing electrical service in an open structure is one of …
One very special moment in every couple’s life is their wedding and our society is witnessing a rebirth of outdoor celebrations for this memorable event. A specially designed timber framed pavilion built exclusively for people who cater …
Timbers are heavy. How do we handle the weight safely? In building our first timber frame, Cyndy and I lashed timbers to a rusty home-built boom pole hooked to an ancient tractor. The contraption was only marginally better than sliding …
