What are the differences? As many are aware, there are three different types of construction methods in the Log & Timber Frame industry: timber framing, post and beam, and log construction. They have different appearances, values, and structural elements.

Timber Framing is:

• A building system using large timbers for posts, beams, joists, rafters, purlins and braces to support the structure
• Components are joined together with mortises and tenons View Sample
• Mortises and tenons are secured together with wooden pegs, also called dowels and trunnels
• Efficient use of wood resources

Post & Beam Construction is:

• A building system using large timbers for
  posts and beams to support the structure
• Posts and beams are face-cut and joined together with visible steel plates
• The simple timber cuts and steel plates
  are secured together with exposed
  through-nuts and bolts

Log Construction is:

• A simple, familiar building
  system with logs for walls
  and beams
• More logs
• More maintenance