AT SOL TIMBERS MY GOAL IS TO COMBINE TRADITIONAL TIMBER FRAME AND LOG WORK WITH MODERN PASSIVE HOUSE PRACTICES
TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY LIVING SPACES.
Timber framing has been an important building practise for many civilizations over the centuries and many of these old buildings are still standing strong. I believe in continuing this tradition and building using traditional knowledge combined with modern ideas.
Island School of Building Arts
In April/ May 2017 I attended the Island School of Building Arts on Gabriola Island. I learned the traditional art of timber framing from a timber frame master named James Mitchell. James teaches (believes) in a traditional method of building timber frame homes that has been around for many centuries. Joinery is cut into the timbers to create a wood to wood connection that fit together like puzzle pieces. Oak pegs are used to secure the joint and there is no need for any metal fasteners in the traditional timber frame technique.
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Traditional Joinery
Wood to wood joinery represents the yin and yang of life. The male and female parts of the joint balance each other to create an incredibly strong connection.
Island School of Building Arts, June 2018, Building With Logs
During my last month at school I learned 2 different styles of log building. Scandinavian style notched corners are the most popular style of log building and has been used as a building practice for many centuries. Piece - en piece log construction was used by the French and British in the early days of Canada. They would stack logs in between posts and use vertical grooves and a strip of hardwood to secure the logs.
