Timber frame joints post and beam

Abutted Joint The simplest way of supporting a beam upon a wall-plate is by allowing the former to rest upon the upper surface of the latter, as at A, Fig. 254. Any tendency to dis-lodgment is preven...

Find over 150+ timber frame joints and joinery examples, including, mortise and tenon, post and beam, roof joinery, compound joinery, knee braces, and foundation details.

Learn the difference between post and beam construction and timber frame construction methods, including which is right for your next project.

The differences in the different kind of timber building, traditional joinery versus butt joints with bolted steel plates.

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Joinery is the art of joining timbers with wood connections. Learn about the precise mortise & tenon joinery used in our post and beam barns. Builders of sheds, storage buildings, garages, barns, gazebos, pool houses, cottages, custom homes & commercial buildings in CT, MA, RI, PA, NY, ME, NH, VT.

Precision craftsmanship and design combine to make interesting architectural features in this modern frame.

This hammer-beam eave detail shows the housing in the post to accept both the rafter and the beam. It uses pegs and screws to hold everything together.

This 14x16 timber frame plan plan is well suited for an outdoor structure such as a shed, pool pavilion or even a gazebo.