Tusk Tenon – Two Ways
A tusk tenon can be used in a couple different ways when timber framing. It is most commonly used in a timbered floor system when you are joining one beam to another beam. In the first example, two pegs are …
Floor Framing
Sill Plate to Post Joinery
Using a traditional timber framed floor system which includes a sill plate and joists is becoming rare. However, it is still a great way to create the floor system, depending on your project needs. In this detail a stub tenon is used …
Simpson STHD Strap – Post to Concrete Connection
If you are looking for a strong connection when attaching a timber frame post to a concrete foundation, and one side of the post is hidden, this Simpson STHD Strap may be the the answer you are looking for. The strap …
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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.
Superior Foundation Wall and Timber Frame Post Detail
Timber Frame Post Detail for a precast concrete foundation wall system called Superior Walls, which is often used by architects and builders. Visit Superior’s website for more information.
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.
Overbuilt and Overhung Timber Frame Loft Floor System
It is often necessary to build up a timber frame loft floor system in order to run HVAC ducts, install can lighting or any number of other reasons. This detail shows a simple way to achieve this. It even sports an …
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Wedged Half Dovetail Tie Beam Tenon to Post Timber Frame Joint
Here is a see through view of a wedged half dovetail tie beam tenon and post joint.
Anchor Beam through Tenon Dutch Style Timber Frame Barn
This Dutch barn style through tenon is called an Anchor beam. Here is an exploded view of the tenon and post. Sometimes it is held in with pegs only, sometimes it has wedges on the outside of the post, sometimes …
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Wedged Half Dovetail Tie Beam Tenon to Post Detail
Tie Beam Tenon to Post – This is an exploded view of a half dovetail tie beam tenon and the post it connects to. The housing in the post is a diminished haunch. The wedge is usually made of hardwood.