The differences in the different kind of timber building, traditional joinery versus butt joints with bolted steel plates.

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Post and beam is an age-old carpentry technique that has stood the test of time.

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Find out how to build a tiny cabin in post and beam construction. Follow along as we build a tiny cabin in the woods

Replacing a support beam with the weight of an entire house resting on it can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. It starts as an unsightly stain at…

Post and beam framing is a simple framing style with main carrying members (bents or lintels) supporting joists and rafters that are notched into the beams.

(click image for full size) These construction details show the structural connections between porch beam, post, and pier/footing. I developed these for a new house in Mendenhall, MS in 2010. Durin…