Struik Oak Poolhouse
Poolhouse and kitchenhouse being raised in Arlon, Belgium
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Brewer Loblolly High Cape
24×36 high cape with cupola
Kirkland Oak and Walnut Cabin
This was a cabin I did in the mountains of NC; 12 by 16 out of oak and walnut for a fishing camp on a small stream.
Durning White Pine Cabin
12×16 cabin with loft
Hammer Beam to Hammer Post
The hammer beam truss is more complex than the other types of trusses, but it allows for larger spans with shorter pieces of timber. Here we will take a look at the joinery of the hammer beam to hammer post in particular.
14×36 Timber Frame with Shed Roof
This 14×36 with shed roof plan has so much potential for a variety of purposes! The main frame is a full two-story design and measures 14×36 from outside to outside of the posts.
The 5 Basic Timber Frame Trusses
Let’s look at the five basic types of timber frame trusses and review each of them them. Now while there are dozens of variations of these five designs they represent the majority of trusses used today.Common TrussThe first one is the common …
Kirkland Yellow Pine Studio
This was a frame we built for a client using southern yellow pine locally and sustainably harvested.
Scissor Truss Joinery Detail
A scissor truss is a good choice if you have a vaulted ceiling and want to draw the eye up to enhance the volume of space. A scissor truss accents the ceiling by the use of sloping bottom chords that cross at mid-span.
12×16 Saltbox Timber Frame
This 12×16 saltbox uses 4x and 6x material, so it’s easy to find the lumber and it’s also pretty economical to build! This frame has the characteristic asymmetrical saltbox roof, which means one top plate stands higher than the other.
