This one-of-a-kind book will save you money, labor, time, and materials in building a small home, barn, or other structure.

Two decades ago, Tedd Benson helped kindle the dramatic rebirth of timer framing in this country. Today Benson and others are combining centuries-old timber-framing techniques with modern building materials to create houses that are as beautiful as they are durable and comfortable. In this book, Benson traces the history of the timber frame and tells how to create a new house in the tradition of old-world craftsmen. This new edtiion brings the latest...

"Collection of 33 articles from the first 10 years of Fine homebuilding"--Introd. "Fine homebuilding, great houses." "A Fine homebuilding book"--T.p. verso.

Timberfram construction provides a wonderful beginning to create a warm, friendly atmosphere while responding to a unique set of interior design challenges.