The 1st of 3 full truckloads, these red oak timbers will create the barn shown below. Be sure to check back for progress shots.Cropped_Shop.jpg)
John Rich Jr. worked closely with Sue to bring this post and beam barn project to life. Great job!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Post and Beam Barn in OAK.
Vermont Timber Works next project...a Post and Beam Barn to be raised in Auburn, Pennsylvania. Timbers in red oak will be hand crafted with steel & traditional joinery.
The 1st of 3 full truckloads, these red oak timbers will create the barn shown below. Be sure to check back for progress shots.
John Rich Jr. worked closely with Sue to bring this post and beam barn project to life. Great job!
The 1st of 3 full truckloads, these red oak timbers will create the barn shown below. Be sure to check back for progress shots.John Rich Jr. worked closely with Sue to bring this post and beam barn project to life. Great job!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Pre-Assembly & Reclaimed White Oak Timbers
Working with reclaimed hand hewn timbers is a challege that Vermont Timber Works crew is up too!
This post and beam timber frame is created with all reclaimed hand hewn white oak.
Pre-assembled in our shop, each joint scribed into place...time consuming but this needs to be done. Traditional joinery for a very rustic post and beam project.
This post and beam timber frame is created with all reclaimed hand hewn white oak.Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Posts and Beams and Braces and Plates and Struts?
Do you know what goes into creating a post and beam home? Let's see...
We all know about the posts and the beams but what keeps the timber frame up? Above is a typical section view to give you an idea of the many components. Connecting beams together in ways that are strong and beautiful is KEY. Timbers need to be sized appropriately and joints need to stay tight over time.
Vermont Timber Works offers traditional joinery, mortise and tenon with hard wood pegs. The joint itself carries most of the load and the peg keeps the joint in place. Steel joinery is also available.
Questions? Call 802-886-1917 or EMAIL US, we are happy to talk with you.
We all know about the posts and the beams but what keeps the timber frame up? Above is a typical section view to give you an idea of the many components. Connecting beams together in ways that are strong and beautiful is KEY. Timbers need to be sized appropriately and joints need to stay tight over time. Vermont Timber Works offers traditional joinery, mortise and tenon with hard wood pegs. The joint itself carries most of the load and the peg keeps the joint in place. Steel joinery is also available.
Questions? Call 802-886-1917 or EMAIL US, we are happy to talk with you.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Post and Beam and Building GREEN with Timber Framing
Post and Beam and Building GREEN! Why choose a timber frame? Natural timber is renewable, can be recycled, beautiful (not that beauty has anything to do with building green) and timber is sustainable.
We all know of an old post and beam barn that has fallen in or been taken down. Company's like James & Company and Trestlewood search out these old timbers for re-sale...and there is quite a market for it. Standing dead timber is also a wonderful resource.
LEED "Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design" Points are earned toward your building green project by purchasing local, as well as FSC "Forest Stewardship Council" Certified Foresters.
Vermont Timber Works is proud to offer these GREEN building options for you.
We all know of an old post and beam barn that has fallen in or been taken down. Company's like James & Company and Trestlewood search out these old timbers for re-sale...and there is quite a market for it. Standing dead timber is also a wonderful resource.
LEED "Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design" Points are earned toward your building green project by purchasing local, as well as FSC "Forest Stewardship Council" Certified Foresters.
Vermont Timber Works is proud to offer these GREEN building options for you.
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