hTimber framing blends old craft, new materials

hTimber framing blendsold craft, new materials
Timber framing has been around for at least 400 years, yet it's still being used in even cutting-edge homes. Authors Michael Morris and Dick Pirozzolo introduce readers to this construction method in "The Timberframe Way: The Appeal of Simplicity."
Timber framing uses heavy, interlocking timbers to form a massive frame that supports the house, eliminating the need for interior weight-bearing walls and allowing for open floor plans. It's a construction method that combines old-world craftsmanship, such as pegged mortise and tenon joints, with modern construction materials such as stress-skin panels for energy efficiency.
Morris and Pirozzolo's book educates readers on the construction of timber-frame homes and the design options that are possible. A generous selection of photographs gives plenty of ideas to people considering building such a home.
"The Timberframe Way" is published by Lyons Press and is priced at $39.95.
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