The Timberframe Way: The Appeal of Simplicity By Michael Morris and Dick Pirozzolo. This book is a careful study of all the elements that make a timberframe home both a lifestyle and a work of art. Every construction method is covered, from prefabricated, manufactured kits to "one-off" frames hand-hewn by independent craftsmen using traditional methods. Topics include everything from checking out kits to choosing material for the roof to transforming old barns into unique homes.