Timber Frame Roof

Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction.

Timber frame roof.

Timber vs metal frames. A timber roof truss is a structural framework of timbers designed to bridge the space above a room and to provide support for a roof trusses usually occur at regular intervals linked by longitudinal timbers such as purlins the space between each truss is known as a bay. Rafters have a tendency to flatten under gravity thrusting outwards on the walls. Timber is by far the most common material for house framing in australia.

Wood timber and steel roof for an indoor pool this timber frame pre engineered truss system was built to cover an indoor pool building. While most home builders will outsource the construction of roofing trusses the rafter supports of the roof itself learning to frame a roof yourself is one of the true arts of carpentry and a basic primer is covered below. However the newfound ceiling height and architectural interest of a timber truss often mean an engineer is required to guarantee these beautiful open trusses. View project timber ceiling beams over a brick fireplace.

The main decision that needs to be made with erecting a roof is which material to use for its construction. A timber frame truss roof with ridge beam purlins and common rafters is a stunning combination that creates visual interest and structural complexity. Above these components is a rack of common rafters. It features douglas fir timbers with a central hub and steel tie rods.