Hello Ken,

Thanks for the comment (and correction Phleps vx Phelps.)

There is no doubt that the internal infill walls add structural integrity to a timber frame home over a barn, but I believe the most barns design for this, would you agree.

I would love to read what Ronan has written about this topic, as I recall the name but do not remember reading anything by them. Can you give a link or ref.

On the topic of "dragon beams" Ken, perhaps I have made an error. If you just have the horizontal brace (dragon tie) and that element is part of the general design matrix of the frame, like you find in Japan, Germany and else where, does it cease being a dragon tie? Also, do you know what this "horizontal tie" is called in German and French architecture, and does it still contain the colloquial relationship to "dragon"?

thanks Ken, great discussion, and your photo library is wonderful.