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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 aspiring self-builders, but it will also be a source of inspiration to anyone who appreciates beautiful buildings. Full-colour photographs show projects by the author and others both complete and under construction, and structural details are clearly explained both in photographs and in three-dimensional drawings. Here is a traditional craft brought fully up to date for the 21st century. The topics included are: past and present, making a start, understanding the structure, frame design, the construction process, raising the frame, walls & roofs, second fix, finishing off, and future of timber building.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This really is a fabulous book covering the whole subject of building an Oak Framed house or extention in sufficient detail for a self builder to be confident in what they are doing. I know as I did it.
For those thinking of having an oak framed house built for them - here you will find inspiration and plenty of information; from choosing a site, the design process, getting planning through and the history of oak building in the UK.
Beautifully written and illistrated - a must have book on the subject.
Mark North Notts
For those thinking of having an oak framed house built for them - here you will find inspiration and plenty of information; from choosing a site, the design process, getting planning through and the history of oak building in the UK.
Beautifully written and illistrated - a must have book on the subject.
Mark North Notts
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An insipiring read, although I spent the first 15 minutes looking at every picture, rather than reading. Some great ideas, some technical info on joints etc and useful info on construction methods & techniques. Useful if you intend to do some of your own work and if you intend to commission the construction of a building / extension
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fantastic Book! As a designer I found it to be informative, insipational & beautifully presented. A well balanced use of pictures & diagrams; it's very educational covering details about the trees, how the oak framed buildings where originally constructed through to examples of todays builds. Since my original purchase I've bought a further three copies as presents & have had to pass on the details to others (mainly in the build trade) who have also been impressed with it's content.
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It's got me going !!
Great book which is clear and easy to read. Fantastic photgraphy. I am going to build a green oak porch and wanted a book to give me an insight to what is required. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jeremy Murfitt
good, but....
Great book, well written, but my beef is that the damned thing is falling apart already and I've hardly used it. Hope the author's oak frames are sronger than his books' binding!
Published 21 months ago by CJD
good book
Quick despatch, looked at excellent book from other reviews so we purchased as a present of my father as he's looking to buy a plot and do a slef-build oak framed house. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by C. campion
ideal for novice
The book delivers an easy to understand and well illustrated story, for those who want to achieve a basic understanding of the different issues related to the material oak as... Read more
Published on 29 July 2009 by Peter Winters
sticky situation
book was informative for people interested in getting going on building in oak but a number of pages were stuck together hence 4 stars
Published on 15 Feb 2009 by Andrew Griffiths
Clear and covers a lot of ground
As a timber framer learning his trade I have found the book book technically informative whilst being well written in easy langauge with concise illustrations and photos... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2008 by mark smith
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