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 […]
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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 here
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In a hexagonal timber frame where the plates around the perimeter join with the principal rafter, it is a bit tricky from an engineering standpoint. This is just one solution, and in this case, a steel post was used instead
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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
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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″
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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.
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Dropping a timber post through the floor system is often necessary – here is a floor system post pocket detail showing one method.
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Every timber gets its name from where it is in the frame. This beam is between two posts. It holds them apart from the rafters pushing them in.It is called a “Straining Beam”. Here is an exploded view of one.
Here is an exploded view of a pair of purlin joints where they meet the rafter. An experienced timber framing engineer should review each frame design for the exact design of this joint.Loads, spans, type of wood, and possibly other factors
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