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American historic carpentry
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American historic carpentry defines the historic methods with which wooden buildings were built in North America since European settlement. Several methods were used to form the wooden walls, and the
The Golden Plow Tavern in York, PA, is a very unusual American building. It is built with corner post construction on the ground floor, half-timbered
The Golden Plow Tavern in York, PA, is a very unusual American building. It is built with corner post construction on the ground floor, half-timbered style of timber framing on the upper floor and has a less common style of wood roof shingles than typical in America.
John Ward House (Salem, Massachusetts) is a First Period house is Medieval in styling. Some of the oldest houses in America have jettying of the secon
John Ward House (Salem, Massachusetts) is a First Period house is Medieval in styling. Some of the oldest houses in America have jettying of the second floor, a feature mimicked by the Garrison style of houses. Note the swept valley roof shingles, a historic method of shingling valleys without flashing or underlayment, and the split (riven) clapboards.
A reconstruction at Historic Jamestowne with post in ground construction and crotched posts inside the palisade wall of Fort James. Attribution: I, Ro
A reconstruction at Historic Jamestowne with post in ground construction and crotched posts inside the palisade wall of Fort James. Attribution: I, Rolfmueller
Another concept in vertical plank construction is the wooden stave silo: A collection of staves (planks) carefully fitted and ringed with iron bands t
Another concept in vertical plank construction is the wooden stave silo: A collection of staves (planks) carefully fitted and ringed with iron bands to resist the load.
Post-and-plank
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The method of building wooden buildings with a traditional timber frame with horizontal plank or log infill has many names, the most common of which are piece sur piece, corner post construction, post
Ancient example of partial bohlenständerkonstruktion from the 13th century in Dornbirn, Austria
Ancient example of partial bohlenständerkonstruktion from the 13th century in Dornbirn, Austria
Bunge Museum in Gotland, 17th century. The wall planks fit into grooves in the posts.
Bunge Museum in Gotland, 17th century. The wall planks fit into grooves in the posts.
A 17th century barn recognized as a cultural heritage monument in Bassum, Germany. Note the wattle-work for ventilation.
A 17th century barn recognized as a cultural heritage monument in Bassum, Germany. Note the wattle-work for ventilation.
Reconstruction of building remains found at Biskupin, Poland. from circa 738 B.C.
Reconstruction of building remains found at Biskupin, Poland. from circa 738 B.C.