Posts categorized as Timber Framing Styles
Timber Frame Connection Types: Traditional Mortise & Tenon Joinery vs. Steel Joinery Solutions
Timber frames are defined not only by the warmth of their exposed wood, but by the way load moves through every truss member, posts, beams, and braces. Modern timber connections blend centuries-old joinery practices with today’s engineering requirements—especially when projects involve long spans, high environmental loads, complex geometries, or hybrid […]
Is There an Optimum Bent Spacing for Timber Frames?
When clients begin designing their timber frame homes and structures, one of the first questions that comes up is how to optimize their layout for both cost and performance. We’ve previously discussed how far a timber truss can span, which largely dictates building width. The length of a timber frame, […]
Scrolls, Finials, & Corbels
Every Timber Frame Vermont Timber Works builds is a completely custom creation. This allows our clients to make sure that they get exactly what they’ve been picturing. Today I’d like to talk about some decorative accents you can incorporate into your frame that can help you further customize your timber […]
Timber Framing Styles
Today we’re going to look at a few of the most common Timber Framing Styles that we use at Vermont Timber Works. Obviously, this isn’t a complete list of every style of Timber Frame that exists, but a list of the most common styles to inspire and educate. […]
