Green Timberframe Build Insulation
Hello people,
I am building a timberframe project - the actual structure I think is more or less clear and I dont have particular issue there (so far) however on the insulation part I am struggling a lot to find relevant information.
I am focused on creating a sub-structure which would hold the insulation/windows. As far as I understand it there are 3 options - putting this non-bearing structure on the inside/between or on the outside.
As I want the timbers to be visible on the inside and the in-between part seems like way too complex to achieve well from energy saving perspective I have focused on having this non-beraing structure on the outside.
Here is where my confusion is coming from - whatever I do I have to attach this non-bearing structure to the load-bearing timberframe structure and am unsure what is the best way to do this. The green timbers would shrink with some percentage and there should be a proper way to do it so that this structure does not warp or open gaps.
Saw this https://www.forestry.gov.scot/sites/default/files/pub-documents/PDF_ForestryIndustry_Green_Oak_Construction_2007.pdf howevre here they just mention where the gaps can form and using sliding ties but could not find any information what exactly a sliding tie is and how to use it.
Are there any particular readings you can point me to? Or specific examples? I would be happy with absoluteny anything as this has been bugging me for some time.