The half-timbered building

Anyone dealing with traditional building techniques inevitably has to get to grips with the craftsmanship of times gone by. This book provides access to traditional expertise. The work provides a comprehensive overview of the standards of the building trade towards the end of the 19th century and is an indispensable guide to the making of contemporary building art. It has been written by practitioners for practitioners. It covers not only all the common techniques of working, but also material science, properties and possible uses.