The through tenon is installed in the receiving post and secured with a wedge made of mahogany wood that was hand sawn and hand planed.
The Japanese through tenon in this photo has a special feature that improves the performance of the joint in a timber frame.
When properly sharpened and set up, a hand plane can produce a finish that is much finer and smoother than sand paper could ever achieve.
Graced with a layered roof typical of Japanese architecture, Tim was inspired by this gate that welcomes visitors to Hope Park in Ganges on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.
This bench is an example of Japanese influenced timber furniture. The curving lines of the bench are similar in style to the curved roofs found in Japanese temples.
The advantage of this natural building system really comes into focus as we look at the dynamic of thermal mass plus thermal insulation, as compared to rating the R-value alone.
Timbers salvaged from an old or unused building can be planed and refinished, reducing the ecological footprint of a new project. Here is a fun application for reused timbers: a sandbox!
We coated these timber braces with a durable low VOC exterior wood finish, which we are also happy to be able to supply to our clients and other contractors.
A small addition enlarged the master bedroom of this house a number of years ago, but the slope that the house sits on is degrading and the foundation that was poured for the addition was sagging substantially.
The thick treads and dark stain on these timber stairs complemented well the timber work on this home and carport in Rossland, BC.