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Timber Framing

Craftsmanship was, and is, an important value in timber frame building. Timber framing typically uses a Bent. A bent is a structural support, like a truss, consisting of two posts, a tie beam and two rafters. These are connected into a framework through joinery. To practice the craft, one must understand the basic structural aspects of the bent. This, along with a knowledge of joinery, are the basis of timber frame building.

Blue Heron Members who work with this method

For more information on finding a contractor to do this type of work for you, see our list of members below who specialize in this category. Click the name for more information.

David Schinke
Sauk/Iowa Counties
dschinke@merr.com

Bryan Butteris
Sauk/Iowa/Dane/Grant Counties
http://www.butteris.com
bryan@butteris.com

Alex Greene