Hi Jim,

Reverse assembly is a very early technique that might typically be found in large buildings dating from the 11/12 & early 1300's).

Notable buildings with which you are probably already familiar include the barns at Cressing Temple and Great Coxwell.

This technique probably has its roots embedded in mainland European monastic and eclesiastic framing practice.

Regards

Ken Hume

Looking back to see the way ahead !