Architectural
Timberworks
Custom
Timber Framing & Construction
"For
When the Details Matter"
www.archtimb.com
Architectural Timberworks
RR1, Box 349A
Dallas, PA 18612 USA
Voice 570.639.2353
Fax - Please phone for Fax information
General e-mail:
Click here!
Click
on highlighted text or the cover image to go to the publisher's web site
or to purchase books through this Web site!
Do
you know of a book that belongs here? Tell us!
Send
your suggestion by clicking here!
Timber Homes
Illustrated is the premier magazine dealing exclusively with the Timber Frame
and SIP market.
This
magazine offers occasional articles on Timber Framing, but always great writing
about building, materials and techniques
This
is a publication of the Timber Framers Guild of North America. It features
articles on Timber Framing world wide and issues that effect the Guild
The
Newsletter of the goings on of the Timber Framers Guild
A periodical
covering Timber Framing, alternative & sustainable building practices
A great
magazine, while not focused on Timber Frame, a fantastic source of construction
knowledge
Benson’s
first book (1986) now in reprint. This should be required reading for any
one considering a Timber Frame Home. A good nuts and bolts primer on the process
Benson’s
second book (1997) picks up where the first left off. Updated to reflect 10
years in the industry. While we may have different opinions on methodology,
probably the best overall book on Timber Framing. Excellent photos and text!
A
collection of feature articles on Timber Framing from Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Benson’s
most recent book, beautiful photographs of timber buildings. A collection
of timber framing from across the nation
You should own this
book for the illustrations alone. For anyone interested in the history and
development of the log/timber building. Incredible draftsmanship
This is one of the
Classic Reprint Series available only from Lee Valley Tools
Item #49L07.03
More of the beautiful illustrations typical in The Craft of Log Building.
This book features styles of church roofs from the British Middle Ages
This is another of the Classic Reprint Series available only from Lee Valley
Tools. Check out their site for neat tools too!
Item #49L80.23
This
is a distillation of Steve's many years of providing Timber Frame workshops.
A valuable resource of the mechanics of designing, fabricating and raising
a Timber Frame
A
terrific guide to design styles and terms. Invaluable resource for anyone
interested in building styles
The
1977 classic on designing buildings to fit healthy & natural considerations
The
book for lovers of smaller homes or anyone wishing to blend a home to its
site
Stewart
Brand’s interesting book on what happens to buildings as they mature. He presents
a very interesting line of thought on the evolving structure
Bigger is not always better
More
small home & design ideas
Some great ideas on designing your home around your family,
although the size of some of the projects grow rather large...
While
not actually a book, the Barn Again! program of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation offers many publications, handbooks and help to individuals and
organizations interested in saving historic barns
A study of the five major types of barn styles in the history
of the USA
A beautiful book which covers both the history, agriculture
use and modern reuse. This one will stay on your table!
A book
written about the process & emotions of building a home. Should be read
by builders and home owners alike
A wonderful
story of a boy and his father working to dismantle an old barn to save it
from demolition. A warm story with beautiful illustrations
You
should get two copies of this book, so you don't have to share with your kids!
Neither of you will be able to put it down!
Get
your young builders started right with this book about building, and their
own tools!
If you
have children, you are probably familiar with Bob, Wendy, Muck and the rest
of the crew! Great fun!
Construction Jack is a set of real world action figures
available as a Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber and Painter! Here, finally,
is an action figure you and your kids can both look up to!
