Publisher's Synopsis
The Half Timber House: Its Origin, Design, Modern Plan And Construction is a book written by Allen W. Jackson in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive overview of half-timbered houses, covering their history, design, and construction. The author explores the origins of these houses, tracing their roots back to medieval Europe. He then goes on to discuss the various design elements that make up a half-timbered house, including the use of wood framing, plaster, and brickwork. The book also covers the modern plans and construction techniques used in building half-timbered houses. The author provides detailed instructions on how to build a half-timbered house, including the materials needed, the tools required, and the steps involved in the construction process. He also discusses the various styles of half-timbered houses, including Tudor, Elizabethan, and Jacobean.Overall, The Half Timber House: Its Origin, Design, Modern Plan And Construction is a valuable resource for architects, builders, and anyone interested in the history and construction of half-timbered houses. The book is well-written and informative, providing a wealth of information on this fascinating architectural style.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
