Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Wooden Structure

A group of volunteers assemble a simple wooden structure using basic tools and materials - and a set of instructions

To start with, the pieces of wood are measured and cut into the lengths needed, using tape measures and saws

The group sets out the corner posts, securing them by digging earth foundations and checking they're upright by using a spirit level

The lengths of timber are joined together using hammers and nails. A technique called 'splicing' is used to join two lengths of wood together to make longer lengths needed for the building

Image and text from BBC
Once the outer frames of the walls are made, diagonal bracing is nailed in position to give added strength and to keep the structure stable in windy conditions

Finally, rafters are added to make a framework for the roof

To view the video-clip, click image or Timber House

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