We supply precision log and timber trusses and roof systems for residential and commercial construction projects.
Open beam roof trusses.
In the late 1950 s redbuilt s founders invented an innovative composite steel and engineered wood open web truss.
The scissor truss is a popular truss design because it is striking in a space and creates dramatic angles.
They may be spaced as.
We supply heavy post and beam for commercial or residential projects.
The screws secure the counter purlin to each rafter or top chord.
The image below shows a cross section of our simple 12 x 13 house from the joist span tables section of this tutorial.
Here we have a wood framed gable roof.
Adding light fixtures is a snap because the centers are hollow and easy to drill through.
Combine arched beams with straight beams to create scissor king half scissor hammer beam or arched trusses and more.
The only limitation is your imagination.
Exposed ceiling trusses adds an inviting element to any room no matter the design scheme beach house traditional minimalist contemporary and even scandinavian.
Floor beam span tables of residential structural design we will now look at roof rafter and beam design.
You may find joists that are 2 x 10 inches or 2 x 12 inches but not the fat square 4 x 4 or 6 x 6 dimensions that you might expect with the beam style.
We build timber trusses to match historical or damaged trusses common projects include trusses for churches school buildings restaurants as well as other historical buildings.
A joist is sized differently from a beam.
A timber frame truss roof with ridge beam purlins and common rafters is a stunning combination that creates visual interest and structural complexity.
The boards are secured by a screw fixed counter purlin running from eave to roof ridge above each rafter or top chord.
Because the beams material is so lightweight they re easier to lift install and mount.
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Log timber truss works.
Timber truss restoration and matching.
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In essence the boards are laid horizontally over the timber across the roof area beginning and ending on a rafter or top chord.
When restoring an old home it has become very common to expose wood beams adding to the charming history of the home.
Above these components is a rack of common rafters.
Let s consider a basic gable wood roof framing design.
Continuing on from part 3.
Because they are smaller and thus weaker joists are spaced more frequently than beams.
Since then this design solution for architects and engineers has evolved to support large floor areas and large roof spaces of up to and over 100 feet wide.
Every restoration project will start with a detailed analysis of the building its structural needs and the current building codes we will make sure every detail of the matching.
