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What is timber frame construction? Construct a tried-and-true timber frame using timber framing joints in this how-to, complete with helpful tips. Traditional timber framing looks great, and is very ...

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So far your new house consists of a foundation with sills bolted to it and one girder, sometimes more, running down the middle. The next step is the joists, which form a grid that supports the whole ...