Timber-frame houses and buildings – CSTB Éditions

CSTB Éditions, a publisher of technical works for professionals, has recently brought out a book on timber-frame houses and buildings. It is written by Émilie Orand.

What you will learn from this book:

• You will find numerous charts on the materials used in timber-frame construction, with their mechanical strengths and the relevant standards.
• You will learn how to design every component of a timber frame. All the singular points are covered.
• The book goes beyond the structure alone, also covering finishes from floor to ceiling, walls included.

What we liked:

• The book is enriched with numerous, very well executed illustrations.
• Frequent observations punctuate the text, offering a pragmatic point of view.
• It is easy to find the DTU (French technical guidance documents) to which a given subject refers.