The Difference Between Post & Beam and Timber Framing (Part 2)

TIMBER FRAMING is a type of post and beam construction which uses traditional mortise and tenon joinery and wooden pegs to join timbers together instead of metal plates, screws, and brackets. Instead of posts and beams butting to each other, timber frames are designed with timbers that typically span from floor to roof.There are two general types of timber frame systems, each having several