Specification for Timber Frame Construction
Specification for Timber Frame Construction
Specification for Timber Frame Construction
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TENON – a projecting square or rectangular end on a timber that fits into a mortise to complete<br />
the connection of two pieces.<br />
TIMBER FRAME – a structural building frame system or portion thereof that is composed of<br />
heavy timber members in which connections between interlocking members are typically created<br />
by carpenter-style joinery using wood pegs and wood wedges but may be supplemented with<br />
some metallic fastener components.<br />
WEDGE – a tapered wood element with rectangular cross section used to secure through-tenons,<br />
through-splines and scarf joints.<br />
TFEC 1-2010 Standard Page 29 June 2010