Heavy Timber Roof Framing

Wood frame or glued laminated arches for roof con struction which spring from the floor line or grade and do not support floor loads shall have members not less than 6 inches nominal in width and 8 inches nominal in depth for the lower half of the height and not less than 6 inches nominal in any dimension for the upper half of the height.
Heavy timber roof framing. Many people still think that the roof structures of timber framed buildings look like the upside down hulls of boats. 2 heavy timber construction details. This is a very traditional concept in heavy timber roof framing. Heavy timber truss and frame is a provider of quality custom built timber frame homes and structures.
Our timber frame retreat series floor plans can be customized to make your new timber frame home a true masterpiece reflecting your personal tastes and usability. 100 of the bearing surface is in contact at the member connection. Timber framing in america is an art of craftsmanship brought by the settlers in the 1500 s. Timber frames and historic restoration.
Roof systems precision joinery sets our log and timber roof systems apart from the rest. Our machinery can produce logs up to 32 in diameter. New timber frames modern and historic designs. Is a full service timber framing specialist producing elegant cost effective building solutions by combining traditional craftsmanship and technical innovation.
Purlins are a series of horizontal timbers laid across or connected to as depicted above the principal rafters and support the roof covering typically 2 6 tongue and groove boards conventional or structural insulated panels sips and roofing. We can supply logs or timbers for trusses purlins posts and floor joists. Httf also specializes in timber frame trusses exterior accents and interior accents all done in the old worl style of heavy timbers. Shipwrights were the original american timber framers.