Upper King Post Strut to Rafter Detail
While joining a strut from a king post or bottom chord is a simple timber frame joint to cut, it is essential to look at the connection details. In this upper king post strut to rafter detail, we use a 3/4″ …
While joining a strut from a king post or bottom chord is a simple timber frame joint to cut, it is essential to look at the connection details. In this upper king post strut to rafter detail, we use a 3/4″ …
A classic joint for a king post to rafter connection uses a 1 1/2″diminished housing, and because it is designed for oak it uses a 1 1/2″ tenon. This upper king post joinery is a classic and robust connection. As always, …
While this fully housed mortise and tenon joint does not have the dramatic effect that a diminished housing does, it offers a more straightforward look with a more traditional feel. It is the style I chose for the construction of …
A diminished housing offers a way to dress up your frame and take less time to cut in the shop. Here is an example of one using a 1″ shoulder.
ASSY Screws in Steel to Wood Shear Connections Reprinted with permission of Max Closen, MyTiCon Timber Connectors, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Reprinted with permission of Max Closen, MyTiCon Timber Connectors, Vancouver, BC, Canada. ASSY Screws in Steel to Wood Tension Connections
Timber Frame Post Detail for a precast concrete foundation wall system called Superior Walls, which architects and builders often use. Visit Superior’s website for more information.
Dropping a timber post through the floor system is often necessary – here is a floor system post pocket detail showing one method.
It is often necessary to build up a timber frame loft floor system to run HVAC ducts, install can lighting, or any number of other reasons. This detail shows a simple way to achieve this. It even sports an overhang to …
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