Rupert Newman, brings this traditional craft fully up-to-date for the 21st century so the buildings featured are also sustainable and energy efficient. Newman has been actively involved in carpentry since the age of 12 and a well-known expert on the subject of oak-framed buildings with his own well-respected company, which builds modern structures using green oak in the traditional manner.

Chapter One gives a brief history of timber framing. This is followed by chapters that explain the preliminaries of a project; design issues; structural qualities; construction; raising the frames; the building envelope and finishing details. Most of the chapters include a relevant case study.

There are sections on sustainability; moisture and ventilation and the breathing wall. This is most definitely a practical book on the technique of timber-frame construction and a really superb resource for carpenters, builders and self-builders.

Full colour photos of many projects provide inspiration. There are also many photos of buildings under construction and structural details that assist in understanding the techniques and processes used.

Author: Rupert Newman

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