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   Ben_Howe | Mar 16, 1999 08:35am | #1

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   Steve

   I am a resident of Southern Ontario about to imbark upon a post and beam addition (not by myself but, certainly with some involvement) any interest???

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   Steve_Appleby | Mar 16, 1999 04:10pm | #2

   *Always interested Ben;How far along are you? E-mail me a plan and I'll see what's up.We use white pine, usually 8X8 posts, 6X8 girts,rafters and joists. Cut joinery in green winter cut wood, it's nicer to work with and less splinters and breakout. Post and beam doesn't involve as much joinery as timberframe, less or no braces and tennons, and therefore not the same finished effect. I work at Timbersmith just north of Barrie, 705-725-2585, but please send at least a floor plan first.

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   Guest_ | Mar 16, 1999 09:17pm | #3

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   Steve,

   What's the difference between timberframe and post n beam....

   J

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   Steve_Appleby | Mar 17, 1999 04:00am | #4

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   A timber frame has more joinery and less steel than a post and beam. Most post and beam homes don't have braces and mortice and tennons at connecting members they rely on steel. Be it threaded rod or lag bolts or spikes. The timber frame is relitively a no steel structure, the joints being fastened with hardwood dowel.

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   Guest_ | Mar 17, 1999 04:04am | #5

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   Thanks Steve,

   I got it now...The NYS Thruway stops are all Post and beam then because I do see the use of steel at all the connections....Seems engineers must like the steel....?

   J

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   Guest_ | Mar 17, 1999 04:09am | #6

   *Jack,I think they just like the extra flexibility and cost savings.I really like a timberframe. Not a big fan of steel connectors.Go Organic!Steve

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   Guest_ | Mar 17, 1999 05:49am | #7

   *Steve,The steel is mostly hidden on the huge State rest stop buildings and they are pretty nice....I also like timberframe and am planning on building a few in my lifetime...I have a friend who is an expert and is willing to share somewhat in his techniques...J

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   Steve_Appleby | Mar 17, 1999 05:50am | #8

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   I'm a timberframer in Southern Ontario, I spend a fair amount of time detailing drawings of each member for the rest of the crew to follow. I am wondering if anyone has developed a design program for timbers. Any input would be welcome. Thanks.