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.
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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
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 …
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.
King Post Top Joinery
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).
40×42 Monitor Barn House
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!
16×24 Hipped Roof Pavilion
Have you been looking for a timber frame with a symmetrical roof? If so, check out this 16×24 hipped roof pavilion! If you live in a snowy or windy area, a hipped roof is a good choice because of its sturdiness. This frame is designed with simple trusses with cross braces.
Timber Frame Layout Rules
There are four layout rules, or systems, in timber framing today. Within those, there are countless combinations in-between. These layout systems are used when you are laying out or marking the joinery on your timbers before cutting them. There are …
Offset Mortise and Tenon
When you have two beams connecting into one post at the same height, you need to get creative in cutting the joints. The goal here is to make a secure connection without taking too much meat and strength out of the post. In this detail we show you how to accomplish that with an Offset Mortise and Tenon.
