The Rothoblaas X10 is a moment post base, which means structurally the post is a fixed end and supports the moment forces in the structure. This allows you to simplify your design and do away with some supporting beams and all the bracing. That results in less work, less cost for timber and more space […]
This joint has become one of my favorite ways to join a principal rafter to a post. It offers a clean look and allows a plate to join to the post with a spline and a tie beam that can handle sustained tension. A basic mortise and tenon in the rafter and post with a […]
What is the difference between timber framing and post and beam? Many people have a hard time distinguishing between the two methods of building with heavy timbers. Primarily the difference is with the connections. Timber Connections Timber framing is a method used by our forefathers and their ancestors, who brought with them the skills used in Europe and other countries for centuries. Using traditional wooden joinery to […]
A few months ago we were introduced to a new type of timber connector used in post and beam construction called a Alumidi Connector, by the team at Rothoblaas. We instantly liked the simplicity of the connector as well as the ease of use and installation. The Alumidi is a piece of anodized aluminum in […]
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 on the post to serve as a locator tenon and a Simpson ST-8 Strap is […]
This is one of my favorite ways to secure a timbered post to concrete. It uses a TimberLinx Connector with a piece of 7/8″ galvanized all thread rod that has been epoxied into the concrete. This allows you to adjust the exact placement of the connector after the concrete has been poured and not while the concrete […]
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 gets embedded into the concrete and then is secured to the timbered post with 16d […]
Every so often timber framers find themselves needing to lengthen a timber for a post or a rafter and for this they need a special type of scarf joint – a post or rafter scarf joint. The one seen here is adapted from the one that I used in my staircase and found in a […]
Often we find ourselves with a large amount of tension in some connections involving the roof loads and it is necessary to add some steel instead of relying on wooden pegs to do the job. This is not just a new age practice but one that has been around for a long time. An easy […]
It is often the case when you have two or more plates or beams coming together into a post to use spline joinery in place of a tenon. The thought process being, if you put a tenon on the end of both beams you risk taking too much “meat” out of the post that you create […]
