What is the difference between Post & Beam construction and Timber Frame construction?
In Post & Beam construction, as in Timber Frame construction, the frame s individual timbers are visible from the inside of the building. Timber Frame construction is different in that the timber joints do not rely on bolts, clamps or exposed steel plates to joint the posts and beams. With Timber Frame buildings the joinery is done with hardwood pegs, mortises (female parts of the joinery) and tenons (the male parts). Timber Frame requires more craftsmanship.
