King Post Truss
A King Post Truss is a cost effective design, and is particularly attractive when modified with curved braces and webs. Structurally, its bottom chord ties the room together by preventing the walls from spreading.
3d Isometric
Common Truss
The common truss is the most basic load-bearing truss and is useful in a wide variety of applications. It forms a simple triangle, and is often used as a secondary load-bearing component to some of the more aesthetically appealing truss designs. …
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 …
Birds Mouth at Timber Frame Rafter Foot
Here is an exploded view of a birds mouth rafter foot where it meets the plate. A typical timber frame joint where a rafter meets a plate is called a birds mouth and this is a great isometric rendering of …
Rafters at Ridge – Timber Frame Tongue and Fork Joint
This joint is known as the tongue and fork joint. Here is an exploded view of two 4×6 rafters at 12/12 pitch with 1 1/2″ tenon set 1 1/2″ off the reference side with a 3/4″ oak peg. These rough …
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Half Lap Timber Frame Rafters at Ridge
This is an exploded view of a pair of 4″ x 9″ timber frame rafters where they meet at the ridge. They are connected with a half lap joint and peg. The roof pitch is 8/12 and the peg is …
Rafters at Ridge – Butt Joint
A butt joint is one of the simplest ways to join two rafters together at the peak and is just one of the timber frame joints that we have on our site. This is the most basic way which is …
Timber Frame Bridle Scarf
Here is an exploded view of a scarf known as a timber frame bridle scarf. I haven’t personally cut this one, but my program offers it as a type of scarf, so I thought I’d show you. You should have …