timber frame glossary

Timber Framing or Post and Beam Construction is the method of creating structures using heavy squared-off, carefully fitted timbers that are joined together with joints secured by large wooden pegs. Also known as a traditional form of construction using sawn or hewn wood that is characteristically left exposed; joined by mortise and tenon joinery and then fastened with wooden pegs.

Timber Framing can be a bit confusing if you're unfamiliar with the terms used. Below are some of the common terms used in the timber frame industry. Click on a link below to see some of the terms from each category.