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Book list
Timber Framing
Discovering Timber Framed Buildings By Richard Harris -Excellent introduction, essential reading. Paperback
The Timber-Frame Home by Tedd Benson - An in-depth look into the process of building a timberframe home. Hardback
Timberframe by Tedd Benson - A rich source of ideas for architects, builders and anyone thinking of building a timberframe home. Hardback
Build a Classic Timber Framed House by Jack Sobon - A practical guide to American timber framing. Paperback
Timber Framed Construction By Jack Sobon - An American reference text. Paperback CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT
Fine Homebuilding: Questions & Answers about Building - Site-Proven answers to hundreds of homebuilding problems. Paperback
Fine Homebuilding: Tips & Techniques for Builders - Experienced builders share their insights on every aspect of home construction. Paperback
Fine Homebuilding: Tricks of the Trades - Building Methods & Materials - Practical solutions from the building site written by experienced builders. Paperback
Eco-building
Fine Homebuilding: Energy-Efficient Houses - Learn how to save costs as well as seeing how homes can be stunning and individualistic. Hardback
The Best of Fine Homebuilding: Energy Efficient Building -Specific projects showing how to improve the energy efficiency of a traditional home. Paperback
The Straw Bale House By Various - Everything you need to know to build a straw house. Paperback
Practical Carpentry
Encyclopedia of Wood Joints by Wolfram Graubner - Imaginary, wholly believable and inspirational. Over 450 variations on splicing, oblique, corner and edge joints. Paperback
Log Building
Build Your Own Low-cost Log Home By R Hard - Excellent instructions on log building. Paperback
Low-cost Pole Building Construction By R Wolfe - All sorts of low cost projects, clearly illustrated. Paperback
Fine Homebuilding: Craftsman-Style Houses - Share the craftsman's appreciation of natural materials and find craftsmanship. Paperback
The Not So Big House by Sarah Susanka with Kira Obolensky - A clear, workable guideline for creating a home that maximises the workspace. Hardback
The New Wood Architecture By Naomi Stunge - Architectural analysis of some stunning timber buildings, superbly illustrated with drawings and photos. Hardback
Wooden Houses By Judith Miller -"A celebration of the natural beauty of wood in decoration, interiors & architecture" Hardback
Manor Houses in Normandy By R Faucon & Y Les Croart - Discover many superb buildings in this lavishly illustrated and informative book. Hardback
The Barn - Silent Spaces By Malcolm Kirk - Beautiful illustrations of magnificent buildings. Hardback
The Barn Book by Kate Corbett-Winder - Inspirational tour of converted barns, stables, granaries and cowsheds in England, Scotland and Wales. Hardback
Sacred Geometry By Robert Lawlor - An esoteric text for specialists! Paperback
English Historic Carpentry By Cecil A Hewett - The classic reference text. Hardback
Fixtures & Fittings in Dated Houses 1567-1763 By L Hall & NW Alcock - ?6.50 + ?1.00 p&p A useful reference for students of the vernacular. Paperback
Guide to Mediaeval English Tithe Barns By JW Griswold - ?9.95 + ?1.50 p&p A useful guide to take on a tour of these fantastic buildings. Paperback
Recording Timber-Framed Buildings: An Illustrated Glossary By Various - ?6.50 + ?1.00 p&p A useful reference text. Paperback
Timber Building in Britain By RW Brunskill - ?16.99 + ?3.00 p&p A must for any student of timber buildings. Paperback
Traditional Buildings of Britain By RW Brunskill - ?16.99 + ?2.75 p&p One of the defining tests on Vernacular Architecture. Paperback
The Village Carpenter By Walter Rose - ?9.95 + ?1.50 p&p "A masterpiece of sentimental historic narrative" Required reading for all our staff! Paperback
The Village Cooper by K Kilby A look at the history and skills used by coopers and describing and illustrating how a barrel was made. Paperback
68 The Village Wheelwright and Carpenter by Jocelyn Bailey - p Illustrations and descriptions of the many aspects of the wheelwright's work. Paperback
The Wheelwrights Shop By George Sturt -
"A unique glimpse into the lives of craftsmen in a world since banished by technology". Paperback
Woodland Craftsmen by Ivan G Sparkes -An insight to woodland crafts and the men who worked amongst the trees mastering their skills. Paperback
Craft Techniques for Traditional Building By Adela Wright - ?19.99 + ?2.50 p&p SPAB approved book, essential for vernacular restoration. Paperback CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT
Restoration: The Rebuilding of Windsor Castle By Adam Nicolson - A fascinating account of one of the greatest rebuilding projects. Hardback
Traditional Woodland Crafts By Ray Tabor - The best book we've found on this subject. Paperback Materials
Fine Woodworking on Wood and How to Dry It - Learn how to buy, dry, store and mill timber, suitability of species and what can effect design joints. Paperback
Understanding Wood by R Bruce Hoadley Detailed explanation on how trees grow to how best to cut, season, machine, join, bend and finish wood. Hardback Tools
The Craft of Modular Post & Beam: Building log and timber homes affordably -- James Mitchell; Paperback
Timber Frame Construction : All About Post-And-Beam Building -- Jack Sobon, Roger Schroeder; Paperback
Timberframe : The Art and Craft of the Post-And-Beam Home -- Tedd Benson, et al; Hardcover Links
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