King Post Assembly

King Post Assembly

The king post truss assembly is one of the most iconic forms used in timber framing, and is likely the earliest truss form. It is one of the strongest truss types, and was the one most commonly used during the 18th and 19th centuries in the eastern United States.

Tools of the Trade Chisels

Tools of the Trade

The tools of the trade that have evolved for working wood all derive from the simplest forms: axe, adze, chisel. Within those forms, much variation exists. In terms of function, they may be divided into carving tools and joinery tools. Function is determined by form.

24x24 Shed Roof Plan with Loft 3D

24×24 Shed Roof Plan with Loft

This impressive 24×24 shed roof plan with loft would be suitable for so many different uses!  You get great headroom, up to 10’-4”, in the loft under the shed roof. The main floor has a ceiling height of over 8’ …

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Timber Frame Porch Plan Rendered

Timber Frame Shed Roof Porch Plan

You could use this 10×36 timber frame porch plan as an addition to an outdoor pavilion or add it to your home for a screened or covered porch. You could easily modify the shed roof plan to accommodate the length you need. Add this porch plan to practically any pavilion to create more indoor or outdoor space!

26x36 Timber Frame Carport

26×36 Heavy Timber Carport

Are you looking for a great looking, roomy structure with a clear span uninterrupted by central posts? This 26×36 timber frame carport may just very well fit the bill!  With actual measurements of 36’ x 25’ 3 ¾”  to the outside of the posts, that makes over 911 square feet of open space for you to utilize as you see fit!  You can park two full size super duty trucks in this carport while only using 2 of the bays.

26x30 Timber Frame Workshop Rendering

26×30 Heavy Timber Workshop

This unusual 26×30 dual slope timber frame is named for the two different pitches in its roof. The higher pitch over the loft allows for more headroom and makes that space usable for things like sleeping, office space or storage. One plane of the roof is almost a 9:12 pitch, while the other is a bit under 4:12.

24x24 Shed Roof Plan

24×24 Shed Roof Plan

Show off your timber framing skills with this 24×24 shed roof timber frame plan! Along with the mortise and tenon joinery, you will cut scarf joints and spline joints, making this a frame you can truly be proud of. And …

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24×24 Timber Frame King Post Pavilion

Are you looking for a clean and simple, slightly larger pavilion plan? This 24×24 timber frame king post pavilion boasts 576 square feet. That makes it a perfect size to become a generous garage with storage options, or a sweet guest house or roomy workshop.

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