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Timber building in Britain

By: Language: English Publication details: London Cassell 1994Edition: 2nd edDescription: 255p. ill. 25cmISBN:
  • 030436665X
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 694.01
Summary: The second edition of this illustrated text on timber building is divided into four sections. Part one looks at the construction of timber buildings and roofs, in particular cruck construction, box-frame, post-and-truss assembling, the use of timber in partitions and floors and timber decoration. Part two comprises an illustrated glossary of terms and techniques; part three provides a chronological survey of timber buildings; and part four deals with regional variations in timber building. Bibliography.

The second edition of this illustrated text on timber building is divided into four sections. Part one looks at the construction of timber buildings and roofs, in particular cruck construction, box-frame, post-and-truss assembling, the use of timber in partitions and floors and timber decoration. Part two comprises an illustrated glossary of terms and techniques; part three provides a chronological survey of timber buildings; and part four deals with regional variations in timber building. Bibliography.