Timber Roof Trusses

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Timber roof trusses.

A timber frame truss roof with ridge beam purlins and common rafters is a stunning combination that creates visual interest and structural complexity. Other wood species are available at your request and we can also make log trusses. Rafters have a tendency to flatten under gravity thrusting outwards on the walls. Roof trusses consist of timber planks where the connection points are arranged to form an interconnected triangular system that holds the load.

There is a hierarchy of timber framing at work here with trusses supporting the ridge and purlin beams. Pairs of opposing rafters were thus initially tied together by a horizontal tie. Bolted plate aka antique bolted plate traditional most popular. Trusses usually occur at regular intervals linked by longitudinal timbers such as purlins.

Whether you select timber trusses for the great room kitchen dining area entryway outdoor shelter or porch harmony s timber trusses add old world craftsmanship and lasting value to your residential or commercial project. Above these components is a rack of common rafters. These joints are connected with metal plates 6. Each system is created one at a time.

Combining artisan craftsmanship with the industry s most advanced cnc technology. The space between each truss is known as a bay. Your timber trusses will be made using southern yellow pine douglas fir western red cedar or reclaimed timbers.