Timber framing — (German: Fachwerk literally framework ), or half timbering, and in North America Post and Beam construction is the method of creating structures using heavy squared off and carefully fitted and joined timbers with joints secured by large wooden… … Wikipedia
timber-framing — /ˈtɪmbə freɪmɪŋ/ (say timbuh frayming) noun a method of building construction in which the frame of timber forming the structure is covered with a cladding of plaster, timber, bricks, etc …
timber framing — noun A method of construction using heavy timber beams, usually joined by tenon and mortice joints pegged together … Wiktionary
Framing (construction) — Framing, in construction known as light frame construction, is a building technique based around structural members, usually called studs, which provide a stable frame to which interior and exterior wall coverings are attached, and covered by a… … Wikipedia
timber-frame — adjective denoting a house or other structure having a wooden frame. noun pre prepared sections of wood used for building a house. Derivatives timber framed adjective timber framing noun … English new terms dictionary
framing — frame ► NOUN 1) a rigid structure surrounding a picture, door, etc. 2) (frames) a metal or plastic structure holding the lenses of a pair of glasses. 3) the rigid supporting structure of a vehicle, piece of furniture, or other object. 4) a person … English terms dictionary
half-timber work — ▪ architecture method of building in which external and internal walls are constructed of timber frames and the spaces between the structural members are filled with such materials as brick, plaster, or wattle and daub. Traditionally, a… … Universalium
half-timber — or half timbered adjective Date: 1788 of a building constructed of wood framing with spaces filled with masonry • half timbering noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
balloon framing — In architecture, a system of light timber frame construction in which uprights or studs extend the full height of the frame and horizontal structural members are nailed to them … Glossary of Art Terms
half-timber — adjective having exposed wood framing with spaces filled with masonry, as in Tudor architecture • Syn: ↑half timbered • Similar to: ↑timbered … Useful english dictionary
