Purlin Ridge to King Post Connection
This purlin ridge to king post example shows a ridge connecting to the top of a king post, if you are using purlins in your roof framing system. It may look hard to cut but trust me it looks harder than it …
3d Isometric
Stop Splayed Scarf Joint
A stop splayed scarf joint is used to create longer timbers for use in plates, beams, rafters and posts when you cannot find a long enough timber to span the distance you require. The stop splayed scarf that is displayed …
Hexagonal Frame Plate to Rafter Connection
In a hexagonal timber frame where the plates around the perimeter join the with principal rafter is a bit tricky from a engineering stand point. This is just one solution and in this case a steel post was used instead …
Hexagonal Heavy Timber Frame Boss Pin Detail
Just the housings and rafters to cut this boss pin detail would certainly challenge any timber framer. The central post is typically called a boss pin, and it is used when you have several hips and valleys coming together at …
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 important to look at the connection details. In this upper king post strut to rafter detail, we use a 3/4″ …
1″ Diminished Housing Detail
A diminished housing offers a way to dress up your frame as well as take less time to cut in the shop. Here is a example of one using a 1″ shoulder.
Floor System Post Pocket Detail
Dropping a timber post through the floor system is often necessary – here is a floor system post pocket detail showing one method.
Scissor Truss
A timber frame scissor truss does not have a horizontal chord. This gives the area a more visually open appearance. This cathedral-ceiling look has inclined chords, which supports the rafters and ties the members into places.
Hammer Beam Truss
Throughout history in both Europe and the United States, many cathedrals were designed with variations of the Hammer Beam Truss. This design has a central arch and is more complex in nature than most other truss types. It lends a …
Queen Post Truss
Similar in design to a King Post Truss, the Queen Post Truss uses two vertical posts instead of a single, central post. The two posts create a more open appearance that is often preferred by homeowners.