Trusses & Other Timber Elements
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Timber Trusses & Other Timber Elements
If you’re looking to create a clear span in your timber frame, we offer a wide variety of truss designs to meet your needs. Our trusses are based on time-tested engineering principles, combining structural integrity with distinctive beauty. Each truss is designed to span distances greater than the length of its individual components, making them ideal for open, spacious designs.
In addition to full timber frame structures, our trusses can also be integrated into conventionally framed homes—providing the warmth and character of timber framing at a more accessible price point
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Trusses We Offer
King Post Truss
Characterized by a central king post and two diagonal members, this truss can feature either straight or curved elements. The king post truss has a continuous bottom chord. This truss is compatible with Colonial, Salt Box, or Broken Back Salt Box designs. Typically utilized up to 36′.
Hammerbeam Truss
Hailing from English Gothic architecture, the hammerbeam truss creates a dramatic impact in your structure. This truss style is compatible with Gambrel or Colonial-style designs. This design can span up to 48′.
Scissor Truss
The scissor truss is a strong versatile truss for a variety of applications. The scissor truss allows your barn kit to extend the interior clearance higher than any other truss, making them ideal for application requiring that. This truss is compatible with Colonial, Salt Box, or Broken Back Salt Box designs. This design can span up to 48′.
WE SOURCE OUR TIMBER IN THE USA
Rough Sawn Hemlock
Planed Hemlock
Rough Sawn Pine
Planed Pine
Rough Sawn Douglas Fir
Planed Douglas Fir
Rough Sawn Red Oak
Planed White Oak
Typical Kit Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
Included in All Kits
- Design Plans
- Architectural elevations & section drawings
- Joinery detail
- Foundation plans
- Engineered and wet-stamped shop drawings including designed foundation / all 50 states
- Pre-Cut Timber Frame
- Species
- Eastern Hemlock / Eastern White Pine / Douglas Fir / Oak
- Rough Sawn / full dimension or planed smooth / nominal dimension (1/2” under)
- Traditional wood joinery with hardwood pegging / no visible metal fasteners
- Posts / typically 8×8’s
- Tie Beams / typically 6×8, 8×8, 8×10 depending on span
- Plate Beams / 8×10, 8×12, 8×14, 8×16 > 8×20 for longer spans
- Ridge Beams / 8×10, 8×12, 8×14, 8×16 > 8×20 for longer spans
- Siding Nailers / 4×4’s these are cut on site
- Knee Braces / typically 4×6 or 4×8 if curved
- Roof System
- Traditional rafter system
- Rafters / typically 4×10 48” on center or 3×10’s 36” on center
- Traditional rafter system
- Traditional Timber Bent System
- Bent rafters / typically 8×12’s at each post location with 6×8 or 6×10 cross purlins
- Species
- Fasteners
- Hardwood pegs
- Lag screws
- Turnbuckles for hammerbeam trusses & scissor trusses (if needed)
- Siding / optional inclusion can be removed if preferred by the customer
- 1×8 (.75” x 6.75”) Eastern White Pine ship-lap boards / kiln dried / random length
- Cut to fit on site
- Roof Decking Boards / optional inclusion, and can be removed if preferred by the customer
- 2×8 (1.5” x 6.75”) Southern Yellow Pine tongue & groove boards with decorative v-groove edge / kiln dried / application pattern supplied / cut to fit on site
- Construction Support
- Specific builder recommendations provided if desired
- Pre-building conversations with customers selected builder
- Phone support prior and during construction
Not Included
- Site prep, foundation & pressure-treated sill plate
- Doors & windows typically / A supplier will be recommended so the customer receives exactly what they would like
- Final roofing material (asphalt, metal, etc.)
- Mechanicals / HVAC, electric, plumbing, etc.
- Nails for siding, roof decking, and loft flooring if applicable
- Interior separation walls
- Installation of kit
Experienced in Tradition
Hand-Cut Details
