Wood Timber pieces throughout historic mansion in place of masonry?
Wood Timber pieces throughout historic mansion in place of masonry?
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Hi Everyone,
I am currently working on a project in the Chesapeake area that has timber pieces built into its masonry walls(See attached photos). The timber members run horizontally in different places and are located on the first and second floor at different heights but are continuous. They are not nailers and run completely through the 2-3 wythe walls. Has any one run into this type of masonry wall construction and if so, where? Thank you!
I am currently working on a project in the Chesapeake area that has timber pieces built into its masonry walls(See attached photos). The timber members run horizontally in different places and are located on the first and second floor at different heights but are continuous. They are not nailers and run completely through the 2-3 wythe walls. Has any one run into this type of masonry wall construction and if so, where? Thank you!





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RE: Wood Timber pieces throughout historic mansion in place of masonry?
I am aware of half timbering but I think it is something else? Maybe it is a variation? Have any of you run into a home that looks like this and if so would you mind sharing the date and location? See attached photo.
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Brick infill was common in the 18th and 19th century. From the appearance of your bricks, I'd say that building is from the 18th century.
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This is great information. SlideRuleEra, what did you end up suggesting to the client? Did you keep the wood member in place? You are right, the building is from 1776 and thanks again for sharing the photo.
RE: Wood Timber pieces throughout historic mansion in place of masonry?
Visited the site with the client's agent. Found some small "new" cracks in a modern wall on the second floor that had latex paint stretched across them like chewing gum. The agent said the paint was less than five year old. The city had recently changed storm drainage in the area, likely causing a new round of foundation settlement.
By phone, recommended and explained reasons not to purchase the building, the client agreed. So, that was the end of it. Emailed the client a bill, got paid in full, by mail, two days later. He is probably glad he passed, three years ago an entire city block, including that building, burned to the ground:
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RE: Wood Timber pieces throughout historic mansion in place of masonry?
RE: Wood Timber pieces throughout historic mansion in place of masonry?