Frecohuis example details are worked-out construction details from the timber building kits and drawings of Freco — a supplier of garden houses, carports, sheds and log cabins — that serve as a reference when building in timber or timber-frame construction yourself. They show, on a drawing, exactly how the parts of a timber structure connect to one another.
Application
An example detail shows a joint or connection at full scale, often in cross-section, so you understand how a component is built up. With Frecohuis kits, these usually cover details such as:
- Foundation connection — how the timber base or post rests on the foundation, pad footing or concrete slab and is anchored.
- Wall build-up — the make-up of the wall with studs and rails, sheathing, insulation and cladding.
- Roof build-up — the connection of purlins, roof decking, roof covering and the overhang at the roof edge.
- Window connection — how a window or door frame is fitted into the timber wall so it stays watertight and airtight.
- Joints — corner, node and roof joints between beams, posts and rafters.
For the DIY builder these details are particularly useful. A drawing shows the dimensions, but only a detail makes clear how you actually put something together. You can see which materials meet, in what order you work, and what to watch for to keep moisture out or to make the structure rigid.
In this way, example details reduce the risk of building mistakes, give confidence when ordering the right materials, and help you build a timber outbuilding neatly and durably.
Related terms
- Roof structure
- Foundation
- Facade
- Gutter
Learn more about construction terms in our knowledge base on fredsdiyplans.com.