Timber Framed Buildings Explained (BRITAIN'S LIVING HISTORY)
Trevor Yorke
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Description for Timber Framed Buildings Explained (BRITAIN'S LIVING HISTORY)
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 135 x 6. Weight in Grams: 180. 80 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WQ. Dimension: 211 x 135 x 6. Weight: 178.
Timber framed buildings, whether they are medieval halls, barns, grand houses, or picturesque cottages, form one of the most delightful features of our historic towns and countryside. They catch our imagination as we admire the skill and craft of the carpenters who created them, with a strength and quality that has seen many of them survive for over six centuries. Using his own photographs, drawings and detailed diagrams, Trevor Yorke helps us to understand what such buildings may have originally looked like, the challenging technology behind their construction, how they have changed over the years, and the details by which ... Read more
Timber framed buildings, whether they are medieval halls, barns, grand houses, or picturesque cottages, form one of the most delightful features of our historic towns and countryside. They catch our imagination as we admire the skill and craft of the carpenters who created them, with a strength and quality that has seen many of them survive for over six centuries. Using his own photographs, drawings and detailed diagrams, Trevor Yorke helps us to understand what such buildings may have originally looked like, the challenging technology behind their construction, how they have changed over the years, and the details by which ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Countryside Books
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
Berks, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781846742200
SKU
V9781846742200
Shipping Time
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Ref
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About Trevor Yorke
Trevor Yorke is an experienced author and artist who specialises in period architecture. His many books include British Architectural Styles, Georgian & Regency Houses Explained, and The English Village Explained
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