timber frame house
Post-and-beam dwelling
A timber frame house uses large wooden beams and posts as its structural skeleton, with joints secured by wooden pegs rather than nails or metal fasteners.
The heavy timbers are typically left exposed inside, creating a distinctive aesthetic.
This construction method dates back centuries but remains popular for its durability and craftsmanship: They built a timber frame house with cathedral ceilings and visible oak beams.
- wooden beamsCut lumber for framing
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- mortiseCarved slot for joining
- tenonProjecting joint piece
- raftersSloped roof beams
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