Learning the Lingo - Timber Framing Terms Explained
If you've ever walked into a centuries-old barn and wondered how the whole thing stays up without a single nail, you're going to need to learn a few timber framing terms to really understand the magic behind it. It isn't just about stacking big logs on top of each other; it's a specific, historic language of craftsmanship that has survived for centuries. When you start talking to a timber framer, it can feel a bit like they're speaking a foreign tongue, but once you get the hang of the lingo, the whole structure starts to make a lot more sense. ...