The Timber-frame Home: Design, Construction and Finishing Hardcover – Illustrated, 3 Jan. 1998

I am researching a (possible) future project and am trying to gather information on sustainable building and living from many different sources.The practicality and green credentials of timber construction is hard to beat. When you couple this with the natural beauty of timber and the creative imagination of designers using this material it becomes my preferred choice.Written by an experienced American designer and builder, this book is filled with information, drawings and photographs to satisfy the most demanding reader.I have, so far, had a quick read through but look forward to a more leisurely and detailed read over the Christmas holidays.Heaven is - a first-class book, a glass of Merlot and a roaring log fire.If you can't have all three - get the book - you will not be disappointed.There are many books on this subject - try this one first.

This is the second book I have bought authored by Tedd Benson, and it is a refreshing insight into both some possibilities, and the more prosaic stuff, like figuring how to run electrical cables. It still lacks (for me) decisions such as 'which design should I use to achieve a particular roof requirement?', and I suppose Tedd considers that a little too basic for his book. That will not dissuade me, I still love this book.

Amazing book. Tells you absolutely everything to consider if thinking of building a timber framed house. Lovely photographs and simple wording. Nice size too. Good for beginners and enthusiasts.

Amazing insight into how to build a timber framed home. Would recommend to anyone building by themselves or a builder too.

Lots of ideas if you are thinking of building your own barn style property

This wasa bought as a Christamas present for my grandson and he was very impressed with it as was I with the prompt delivery. Thanks.

really good book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this!

Beautiful book, but not good if you need technical advice on building modern timber framed extensions!