Timber-framed buildings explained / Trevor Yorke.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yorke, Trevor.

Series:

Britain's Living History

Britain's living history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wooden-frame buildings--History.

Wooden-frame buildings.

Wooden-frame buildings--Design and construction--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (81 p.)

Place of Publication:

Newbury : Countryside, 2010.

Summary:

Timber framed buildings, whether they are medieval halls, barns, grand houses, or picturesque cottages, form one of the most delightful features of our historic towns and countryside. They catch our imagination as we admire the skill and craft of the carpenters who created them, with a strength and quality that has seen many of them survive for over six centuries. Using his own photographs, drawings and detailed diagrams, Trevor Yorke helps us to understand what such buildings may have originally looked like, the challenging technology behind their construction, how they have changed over the years, and the details by which we can date them. He also lists some of the prime examples that are open to the viewing public.

Contents:

""Cover""; ""Title""; ""Copyright""; ""Contents""; ""Introduction""; ""Section I: A History of Timber Framed Buildings""; ""Chapter 1: Definition and Origins""; ""Chapter 2: Medieval 1200�1450""; ""Chapter 3: Tudor and Stuart 1450�1700""; ""Chapter 4: Georgian and Modern 1700�2000""; ""Section II: Timber Framed Buildings in Detail""; ""Chapter 5: The Frame Posts, Beams and Trusses""; ""Chapter 6: The Infill Wattle and Daub and Roof Coverings""; ""Chapter 7: The Fittings Windows, Doors and Floors""; ""Further Information""; ""Places to Visit""; ""Glossary""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.