Jump to: Version 1, Interactive 3d Model, Version 2This king post with steel all thread uses a bit of hidden modern technology to strengthen the joinery and avoid taking too much “meat” from the timbers. A king post truss is one …
This lovely 18×12 timber frame pavilion plan is a perfect size to fit in practically any landscape, yet large enough for so many purposes. You could create a dining pavilion, great workshop or sweet backyard retreat.
This 24×46 shed roof house will shelter you and your family in contemporary style! Generously sized, the first floor has 1,168 square feet of space, and the second floor has 816 square feet.
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.
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 truss system is the basic building block of a timber frame home. It’s one of the most memorable features and one of the first images that comes to mind when someone thinks of a timber frame structure.When you’re planning …
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.
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.
The king post truss is one of the most common truss forms used in timber framing. Some, but not all king post trusses utilize struts (diagonal beams coming from the bottom chord).
Typical of all monitor barn plans, this 40×42 monitor barn house plan has a large center aisle with shed wings on both sides, and a second level above the center aisle. If you are wanting a large structure with great character and functionality, look no further than this one!
