Oak Framed Buildings, Robert Newman

OAK-FRAMED BUILDINGS have been with us for centuries, and they are here to stay. They are beautiful, durable and environmentally friendly, and by marrying traditional and modern materials they can be brought to a very high standard of energy efficiency.

This is a practical book on the technique of timber-frame construction for carpenters, builders and self-builders, but it will also be a source of inspiration to anyone who appreciates beautiful buildings. The complete process is explained, from initial planning and design through making and raising the frames to adding the building envelope and final finishing details.

Full-colour photographs show projects both complete and under construction, and structural details are clearly explained in photographs and three-dimensional drawings.