Oak-Framed Buildings
(Revised Edition (The Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications Ltd))
By Rupert Newman

Oak-Framed
Buildings by Rupert Newman is a fascinating introduction to the craft and
culture of this traditional, yet thoroughly modern form of construction. Writing
from the UK where there is a growing popularity of “Eco homes” and self-build
projects, there has been a real resurgence of interest in the art of framing,
in particular using timbers such as green oak. If you are looking for a book
that will give you an insight into the principles of the craft (concentrating
on the English style and techniques) or are contemplating a timber frame
project of your own then this is a great place to start.
For
the general woodworking enthusiast there are some fascinating insights into the
history and development of timber frames from early Iron Age roundhouses to the
extravagant use of timber in the late middle ages, where showing off vast
amounts of expensive timber and complex joints on your new property was a sign
of social status.
There
is a wonderful section on the structural qualities of oak with the help of some
simple to understand illustrations. Getting to grips with the properties of the
material from the inside as it grows really helps make sense of later sections
related to shrinkage, one of the key factors in ensuring long term structural
integrity of the building.
If
you are interested in the anatomy of an Oak Frame Building this book will not
disappoint; there are plenty of annotated illustrations and beautiful
photographic images that will help you identify your upper crux from your sling
brace, your crown post from your hammer beam. Though this is not a step by step
guide to make all the joints you might find, there are illustrations of the key
sectional elements.
When
it comes to tools the author describes the basic requirements, most of which
would be familiar to the woodworker though in many cases the scale maybe
somewhat bigger than your average workshop favourites. Concerning the workshop
that’s required to construct these projects the basic rule is big, really big.
If you are going to get into this, you are talking about making large sectional
elements of a house.
If
you are thinking about building your own home out of oak this book will give
you a good start. From choosing a site to planning the layout or estimating the
cost there are some really helpful tips. Probably more so than other
construction forms a timber frame has to take account of how it will interact
in the environment. The prevailing wind direction and the size of window
openings will determine which elements need to be braced and by what method.
With advice on how to clad your building, roofing, glazing and environmental
impact this book will either convince you to go for it, or that your ambition
is probably outrunning your ability and pocket book and you should get some
help.
To
sum it up this is a beautifully put together book about Oak Frames, with some
great images throughout, where they come from and why they are so loved by the
people who make them or are lucky enough to live in them. It’s a primer for
anyone interested in making their own modern building with traditional
techniques. It’s also a jolly good read if you just want to dream, or are
looking for inspiration for an amazing scale model project that would actually
fit in your workshop. This is one I will keep close and mull over with a mug of
tea on a regular basis.
Oak-Framed Buildings by
Rupert Newman is available from thegmcgroup.com
and other retailers online.
ISBN-978-1-86108-726-3
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