Traditional timber framing relies on mortise and tenon joinery, a connection so time-tested that it has held structures together for centuries without a single piece of metal. But there are situations where wood alone simply can’t carry the load, particularly […]
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The king post truss is one of the most enduring forms in timber framing, having supported roofs for centuries. At its heart lies a critical connection: where the vertical king post meets the horizontal tie beam. Traditionally, this joint used
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The joinery takes a bit of thinking when you have two beams meeting at a single post. The goal is to create a strong connection and avoid removing too much wood from the lumber. One solution is this corner joint with barrel bolts.
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This bladed scarf joint uses pegs to secure the two timbers together. Commonly utilized for either a sill plate or roof plate, if you add some all-thread steel rods or structural screws, it could be used in areas with light
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When designing a frame it is a general rule to try and not have too many timbers collide at one point. This is not always achievable. In this example we address one of the most common instances, when we need to
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