Heavy Timber Framing & Traditional Truss Engineering — Field Guide & Journal

TIMBER FRAME NOTICE Drawboring offset standards calibrated for green white oak tenon compression.

Drawboring Mechanics: Offset Peg Holes and Mechanical Clamping Force in Oak Tenons

Why drilling the tenon peg hole 2.5mm closer to the shoulder draws heavy timber joints tight without metal clamps.

Truss Mechanics

Analyzing load distributions across principal rafters, vertical king posts, and through-bolted tie beams.

September 22, 2026 • 10 min read

Green Oak Movement

Designing joints that tighten as green freshly felled oak seasons and shrinks inside completed building frames.

September 14, 2026 • 8 min read

Timber Preservatives

Formulating the ancient Scandinavian wood preservative that protects exterior timber frames from rain and fungal rot.

September 06, 2026 • 8 min read