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This document contains sections from The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert from 1763 about 18th century framing techniques. It discusses charpente, which is French timber framing, including assembly of frames, types of timbers used, wall partitions, floors, spiral and other staircases, attics, rooftop structures, and acknowledges images are from museums and libraries.

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Tools - Framing Tools

This document contains sections from The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert from 1763 about 18th century framing techniques. It discusses charpente, which is French timber framing, including assembly of frames, types of timbers used, wall partitions, floors, spiral and other staircases, attics, rooftop structures, and acknowledges images are from museums and libraries.

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18th Century Material Culture

Framing

Denis Diderot

Charpente
The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente
The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente - Assembly
The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente - Modern Timbers


The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente - Wall Partitions & Floors


The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente - Floors
The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente - Spiral Staircases


The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente - Helical & Other Staircases


The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente - Staircases & Attics


The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente - Two Sided Attic & Mansard Roof


The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente - Roof Tresses


The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente - Roof Tresses


The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Charpente - Roof Tresses


The Encyclopedia of Diderot & d'Alembert 1763
(University of Michigan Library)

Timber Frame
Marriage Marks

Recreated Timber Frame Construction


Colonial Williamsburg

Recreated Timber Frame Construction


Colonial Williamsburg

Recreated Timber Frame Construction


Colonial Williamsburg

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