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Do the cracks or “checks” in the timbers affect the strength of the timber frame?

April 26, 2017affect checks CRACKS frame strength Timber timbers

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Do the cracks or “checks” in the timbers affect the strength of the timber frame?

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Because the timber frames are cut “green” there is some associated shrinkage and checking. This checking does not affect the structural integrity of the timber frame, but rather adds character to the timbers.