Timber framed buildings explained / Trevor Yorke.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yorke, Trevor, author.

Series:

Britain's living history.

Britain's living history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wooden-frame buildings--Design and construction.

Wooden-frame buildings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (104 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newbury, Berkshire : Countryside Books, [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:

Intro

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:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781846748127

1846748127