Tuesday 5 November 2013

Shiplap Timber Modle

Shiplap Timber Modle

Shiplap is a type of wooden board used commonly in the construction of barns, sheds outbuildings and inexpensive or seasonal homes. It is either rough-sawn 1" or milled 3/4" pine or similarly inexpensive wood between 3" and 10" wide with a 3/8" - 1/2" rabbet on opposite sides of each end. The rabbet allows the boards to overlap in this area. The profile of each board partially overlaps that of the board next to it creating a channel that gives shadow line effects, provides excellent weather protection and allows for dimensional movement. Useful for its strength as a supporting member, and its ability to form a relatively tight seal when lapped, shiplap is usually used as a type of siding for buildings that do not require extensive maintenance and must withstand cold and aggressive climates. Rough-sawn shiplap is attached vertically in post and beam construction, usually with 6d-8d common nails, while milled versions, providing a tighter seal, are more commonly placed horizontally, more suited to two-by-four frame construction. Small doors and shutters such as those found in barns and sheds are often constructed of shiplap cut directly from the walls, with only thin members framing or crossing the back for support. Shiplap is also used indoors for the rough or rustic look that it creates when used as paneling or a covering for a wall or ceiling. Shiplap is often used to describe any rabbeted siding material that overlaps in a similar fashion.

Shiplap Timber Modle

Shiplap Timber Modle

Shiplap Timber Modle

Shiplap Timber Modle

Shiplap Timber Modle

Shiplap Timber Modle

Shiplap Timber Modle

Shiplap Timber Modle

Saturday 2 November 2013

Solid Oak Fireplace Surrounds

Solid Oak Fireplace Surrounds

This is an example of a rustic solid oak fire surround finished in 2 coats of medium oak wax. The edges have been slightly distressed to add character and give a subtle "aged" look. Another example of a solid oak beam fire surround in the rustic style. Again this one has chamfered edges and beams which have been planed and sanded to a smooth finish and then 2 coats of clear wax finish applied.

Solid Oak Fireplace Surrounds

Solid Oak Fireplace Surrounds

Solid Oak Fireplace Surrounds

Solid Oak Fireplace Surrounds

Solid Oak Fireplace Surrounds

Solid Oak Fireplace Surrounds

Solid Oak Fireplace Surrounds