Product Description

Timber Building in Britain is divided into four sections, the first of which deals with cruck construction, box-frame and post-and-truss assembling and the problems of roof construction and concludes with flooring, partitions and the decorative work applied to timber. Part Two comprises a remarkable illustrated glossary covering terms used in all types of timber construction work, with the descriptions backed up with excellent drawings and photographs. Part Three, the chronological survey of timber buildings from Saxon times to the nineteenth century, contains notes on the forty-seven photographs of building types represented. Finally, Part Four deals with regional variations in timber building and is supplemented by six distribution maps. Notes and References and a substantial Bibliography complete the book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #79641 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
"Ron Brunskill is the recognised authority on the history of vernacular building in Britain" Building Conservation Journal"

About the Author
Dr Brunskill is the acknowledged authority on vernacular architecture and author of the definitive book on the subject Traditional Buildings of Britain. He was born in Cumbria and now lives in Wilmslow, Cheshire.

Customer Reviews

Excellent introduction book, interesting and informative
Ever wondered how timber buildings were constructed in the middle ages and are still standing today? This is an excellent introduction to the craft of building in timber. The tools of the trade and methods of fixing and erecting are all explained with hundreds of drawings and photographs. This book will appeal both to those with a casual interest in the history of building and to those with a need for practical knowledge of conservation. The book is informative, interesting and packed with details but never gets bogged down in technicalities.