If you’re milling your own posts and beams, why shelter that investment under anything less than a true timber frame? Our 12 × 26 Sawmill Shed gives you a purpose‑built, heavy‑timber structure—complete with a striking parallel‑chord truss on the tall side—to protect your mill and lumber year‑round.
Designed for Today’s Portable Mills
Footprint: 12′ W × 26′ D (outside‑to‑outside of posts)
Two‑foot overhangs on all sides keep direct sun and rain off your saw, stacks, and tools.
Clear‑span high side: The parallel‑chord truss eliminates interior posts, so loading logs and maneuvering cants is hassle‑free.
Generous headroom: Bottom chord sits 10′‑3″ above the deck, climbing to nearly 14 ft at the top chord—tall enough for overhead log loading or future gantry upgrades. (Always verify your mill’s exact clearance needs.)
Showcase Timber Joinery
Traditional mortise‑and‑tenon connections—plus that eye‑catching truss—turn a simple utility building into a conversation piece. Raise it beside the mill, and every customer or friend will see the craftsmanship you deliver in every cut.
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We take immense pride in our team of exceptionally skilled timber frame designers. Each member is not only equipped with the finest tools but also possesses a profound understanding of how different materials intricately come together to realize your vision. This deep expertise in both design and material synergy is crucial in crafting the ideal timber frame structure tailored just for you.
Our commitment to excellence extends to our engineering team, specialists in timber frame structures, many of whom hold doctorates in their field. Sharing your passion for timber framing, our engineers work closely with you, ensuring that every aspect of the frame's design is customized to suit your specific location. This collaborative process guarantees that you receive all necessary documentation for permits, including detailed engineered reaction diagrams, ensuring your construction proceeds smoothly and stays on schedule.
The culmination of this meticulous process is a comprehensive set of construction drawings. These detailed plans not only provide a clear guide for your kit's assembly but also include a complete list of timbers and fasteners, serving as an invaluable reference throughout the installation of your frame. Our goal is to ensure that every step, from initial design to final construction, is seamless, transparent, and perfectly aligned with your project's needs.
After we've collaboratively chosen the ideal wood type for your project, we proceed to source the highest quality timber through our network of trusted mills. Ensuring that every piece meets our exacting standards, we then transport the timber to one of our cutting facilities. There, the joinery is meticulously crafted using CNC machines. Every joint, drilling, mortise, and tenon is cut with precision, adhering to tight tolerances for impeccable quality and fit.
Following the cutting process, all timbers are systematically labeled according to the production numbers assigned during the creation of your model and plans. This meticulous process ensures that every component of your timber frame is prepared with the utmost attention to detail, ready for the next phase of your project.
Included with your package are all the pegs, fasteners, screws, and connectors you need to put your ready-to-raise frame together. You will also get a detailed list for you to refer to while raising your frame.
We carefully package and securely transport your timber frame and all necessary hardware directly to your location. In sync with you, we'll coordinate the delivery schedule, ensuring that we agree on an approximate time on the designated date. To facilitate a smooth and safe unloading process, it's important to have equipment on hand capable of lifting up to 5,000 lbs. Once everything is delivered and in place, the exciting phase of bringing your project to life begins.
At Timber Frame HQ, we embrace the philosophy of 'One Person, One Project.' This approach ensures that each client is paired with a dedicated Project Manager who will be your point of contact throughout the entire project. We believe in offering personalized, consistent support to make your journey with us as smooth and fulfilling as possible.
Our commitment extends beyond just providing exceptional timber frames. As your construction resource, we'll be by your side for the duration of your project, ready to offer expert advice, support, and answers to all your queries. Our goal is to make the process of raising your timber frame not just successful, but also a deeply rewarding experience.
We invite you to visit our 'About Us' page to learn more about our values, our team, and how we can bring your timber framing vision to life with a touch of personal care and professional excellence.
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What sort of roof loads (snow/rain) was this plan designed for?
Our standard design parameters include Doug Fir#1 Timber, with 40 lbs. total roof loading 30# live 10# dead, 40/50 for lofts, and minimal wind loading. That depends on other factors like seismic areas, wind load, wind exposure, timber species and more. When in doubt we recommend that you consult an engineer. We offer engineering services as an add-on to our stock plan; you can find out more information here.
do you have plans for the footing also?
There are so many different ways to handle foundations that it is difficult to include a foundation drawing for all the frames on the site. We have completed a bunch of foundation details, you can find them at https://timberframehq.com/construction-details/masonryconcrete-to-timber/. You should be able to find one that works for you there.
for the long horizontal beam spans, do. you need 30′ foot beams are is the trellis and rear top plate 2 pieces
In that design they are single beams, and scarfing the rear plate would be okay. However, the front two cannot be scarfed unless engineered.
Can this be extended to enclose a Timberking 2520 bandmill? I would need 35-40 feet of clear span. Thanks.
It would have to reengineered and designed. That is quite a large span.