Timber Frames – Just the Facts #2
Let’s continue the list of facts, not fiction, about timber frames.
Fact #4 – Timber frames, with their point loaded design, allow easier renovation and remodeling, if needed. There are no bearing walls that must be accounted for in the process. This flexibility might not seem important, but try opening up a wall in a stick-framed home and you get into headers and engineering. Not so with timber frames.
Fact #5 – Timber frames can be built with a wide variety of woods. The timber will be sized according to the properties of that particular species. Decisions should be based on availability, aesthetics, and the design of the timber frame.
Fact #6 – Timber frames are still timber frames, whether they are cut by hand or with a machine. While there are subtle differences, the joinery is the same joinery used for centuries.
More facts to follow.