If you are considering a timber frame pavilion, carport, or other open shed there are some things you need to keep in mind to create a building that is both beautiful, timeless, and resilient. Timber frame pavilions and other open-air structures are remarkable pieces of architecture when done well. Although …
So, you want to build a timber frame or other wooden structure? Fantastic, we are here to help! Our intent is to clear up your questions, instill confidence, and produce a successful outcome. Our timber frame project guide provides chronological steps to allow for a rewarding timber frame project construction …
Raising timber frames is heavy stuff. Sometimes a small frame can be raised with a small crew working on “apple” power. We used this traveling frame to showcase our work. You can do the same as we. It was a great start to get into timber frame construction.
Here is a detailed explanation of what you receive from Joint and Peg when you decide to purchase one of our timber frame plan options. There is a lot here. We have you covered, and your best interest in mind. Let’s review the different options. At the end of this …
We understand Sketchup users’ needs to have their modeling work turned into some quantifiable information. As great as Sketchup is for creating concepts and renderings, it does have some shortcomings when it comes to producing useful information such as Cut lists, Timber lists, Parts lists, Production lists, etc. Sketchup to …
How to layout a timber frame knee brace correctly. First things first, you have to get a solid understanding of a proper timber frame brace layout. The knee brace is the fundamental element of a timber frame structure. Although it looks simple at first glance there are many ways to …
The Joint and Peg team recommends that you typically always have the knee braces of a timber frame suspended from the beam when you are flying the beam during a raising. We find that most do not do this. Assuming you have properly laid out and cut your knee brace, …
You are probably in the field and someone has poured a circular slab. However, they didn’t leave you the origin of the circle. You could also be wanting to create an arch and you need to find a spot on the shop floor to use your trammel points (large compass) …
Plywood and barns don’t go together. The short answer is, No. However, it is true that modern day panel products such as OSB and plywood do provide a measure of lateral strength when analyzing enclosed timber frames. In most cases, the desire to build the timber frame without the need …
It is pretty easy to do it correctly. In short, do not ever cut any lines that you can’t see with a hand saw. Its 3 Steps. Layout some practice lines on your timber (the part that is to be dropped) with your framing square and practice!