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Aimed at the interested general reader, this well-illustrated guide looks at the development of England's timber framed buildings, from medieval origins to modern revivals. Aided by diagrams Yorke explains construction techniques, including the infill, fittings and decorative panneling. He also includes some suggestions of representative buildings to visit.
Table of Contents
Introduction
SECTION I - A HISTORY OF TIMBER FRAMED BUILDINGS
Definition and Origins
Medieval 1200-1500
Tudor and Stuart 1450 – 1700
Georgian and Modern 1700-2000
SECTION II - TIMBER FRAMED BUILDINGS IN DETAIL:
The Frame – Posts, Beams and Trusses
The Infill – Wattle and Daub and Roof Coverings
Windows, Doors and Floors
SECTION III - FURTHER INFORMATION:
Bibliography
Places to Visit
Glossary
Index
SECTION I - A HISTORY OF TIMBER FRAMED BUILDINGS
Definition and Origins
Medieval 1200-1500
Tudor and Stuart 1450 – 1700
Georgian and Modern 1700-2000
SECTION II - TIMBER FRAMED BUILDINGS IN DETAIL:
The Frame – Posts, Beams and Trusses
The Infill – Wattle and Daub and Roof Coverings
Windows, Doors and Floors
SECTION III - FURTHER INFORMATION:
Bibliography
Places to Visit
Glossary
Index