Here in no particular order are the Top 20 most frequently asked questions of the Guild office. The following information is intended only to assist you in your timber framing adventure, and in no way constitutes an endorsement of the people, organizations, companies, or products. Nor does the Guild warrant or guarantee the results or advice you obtain. Enough of the legal stuff we are wise to mention. Onward to the useful information.
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Fine Homebuilding, Taunton Press , P.O. Box 355, Newtown, CT 06470. The Complete Video. A 55-minute video that offers a general overview of timber frame construction and includes historical background, building terminology, explanations of joinery and raising the frame, interior views, and information on historic restoration and replication. 400 Timber Framers Build a Bridge. Some 400 people raised by hand the two large side trusses of the bridge, assembled the roof, and later pushed the completed bridge into position over the river.