Project Information
Company or Owner:
Bench Works
Designer/Architect:
Wayne Durning
Timber Framer:
Elsibogtog first nation
Builder:
Wayne Durning and the timber frame class of 2018
Project Location:
Elsibogtog, New Brunswick, Canada
Wood Species:
White pine
Project Description:
This is a 22 foot diameter reciprocal roof gazebo . (16) 5"x7" x16 foot rafters with a 5 layer built up ring with eight 8x8 legs
Built as final project of timber frame course at Elsibogtog New Brunswick, Canada.
The strength of this roof is incredible - 11 guys climbed on it when it was set up on the shop floor with no flexing and no pressure on outer ring
The angles are more challenging than normal with drying and timber movement
Project Images:
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Are there plans or a kit for this reciprocal pergola
At this time there are none. Thank you for asking.
I also am interested in plans. Please consider making them available.
As others have asked, could you post some plans or at least some angles & lengths? Thanks
That would be up to @Bench Works
Hello Katrina, I am about to build a 24′ diametre octagonal firepit, with reciprocal roof near Bella Bella BC. I have already built 2 similar structures around here, but with regular raftering to an octagonal oculus covered with a smaller octagonal bonnet. I’m eager to build a reciprocal roof on this one! The timber dimensions are going to be very similar to what you are showing on your site, with 8X8″ posts etc. I’d be very happy if your builders could shed some light on any jig they may have built to cut the various oblique “birds-mouths” they employed in this beautiful structure. Cheers, Ingmar Lee
Lovely design. I personally appreciate the time, skill and effort that goes into designing and building something as beautiful as this. How much would the plans for something like this cost?
Hope you get some input on the jig- good luck with your project!