Unearthing 100-Year-Old Wood Joineries
Workers came upon traditional joinery while disassembling a 100-year-old Japanese house.
“Since the 12th Century Japanese artisans have been employing a construction technique that uses just one simple material: wood. Rather than utilize glue, nails, and other fasteners, the tradition of Japanese wood joinery notches slabs of timber so that the grooves lock together and form a sturdy structure.” - Grace Ebert
Most importantly it’s withstood a hundred years in earthquake central. All those joints will wiggle a little but won’t crack like a welded or glued joint.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame to see these traditional building practices fall out of ordinary use.
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