Issue 12

On the Cover

An Introduction to Timber Framing

Learning this traditional method begins with the mortise-and-tenon joint.

The Magazine

Surface-Bonded Block
A strong, fast and inexpensive alternative to poured-concrete or block-in-mortar walls.
Roof Shingling
With only a few rules to follow, putting on a wood roof can be relaxing work with pleasant materials.
The Deck Upstairs
How to combine a deck with a roof that won't leak.
Curved Doors
A design with a circular closet in the center of the house calls for some special techniques.

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