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 here …
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.
Straining Beam
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 …
Purlin Joints at Rafter
Here is an exploded view of a pair of purlin joints where they meet the rafter. Each frame design should be reviewed by an experienced timber framing engineer for the exact design of this joint. Loads, spans, type of wood, and …