Oak-framed Buildings - Brossura

Newman, Rupert

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1861083793 ISBN 13: 9781861083791

Casa editrice: Guild of Master Craftsman Pubns ltd, 2005

Riassunto

Oak-framed projects stand the test of time. The longevity of the mighty oak trees that grow for centuries is echoed in Oak-Framed Buildings – they are here to stay and so are these oak-framed buildings! Newly updated, this classic title is ideal for carpenters, builders, aspiring DIYers, and anyone who appreciates beautiful, durable, and environmentally friendly structures.

Revised and fully up-to-date. Oak-Framed Buildings has been substantially revised to bring the book completely up-to-date and in compliance with current building technology. It combines traditional building techniques with modern materials and installation methds, resulting in solid buildings with a high standard of energy efficiency. It covers all this and more:

• Practical information about the history of timber framing
• Structural qualities of oak
• How-to get started
• Techniques of timber-frame construction
• Designing frames
• Making and raising frames
• The building envelope
• Finishing details and much more

Beautifully photographed. The structural details are clearly explained through:

• 180 stunning full-color photographs of structures in various stages of construction
• 90 three-dimensional illustrations

The best of yesterday and tomorrow. Oak-Framed Buildings is an amazing melding of centuries-old techniques with 21st century environmental and energy-saving standards – an essential resource for pros and non-pros alike.

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• Editore: Guild of Master Craftsman Pubns ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1861083793
• ISBN 13: 9781861083791
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 192