Guide to simple Timber Framed construction

fortyplus

Is there anywhere I can get a beginners guide to timber frame construction methods? I get find lots of detailed discussions, but struggle finding an overall guide to fundamentals.
Planning to extend our standalone domestic garage with a second equally sized garden storage / workshop area (~24 sq m) so it’s a “relatively straightforward” 3 sided construction. A friend is an architect, so planning, etc will be looked after.
I have some gardening leave due to a job change and some practical skills, so plan to do as much of the work myself as possible. Timber frame is attractive as I could do a fair amount myself, (other than foundations, plastering & roof )

General view is that overall costs might not be that different. Insulation will be similar to domestic standard as workshop might be occasionally heated.

Thanks!

mp22

How much do you know about making the panel's now.

fortyplus

mp22 wrote: »

How much do you know about making the panel's now.

I can find lots of information on-line, so am aware of the general idea:

Foundations

make the frame,
add the OSB,
haul it upright
join together
add membrane
etc

It's really a step by step guide. While I will have professional help to call on, I also want a reference book or similar to pull all the bits of information together and have confidence in anything I do.
Looked on amazon: lots of "design an oak frame house" but I need the basics!

...probably 1st year construction studies...:D

scwazrh

The homebondmanual has a good section on the basics of timber frame.Well the one I bought for college does but that's 2001 edition but I'm sure the new ones would as well.