Timber Roof Trusses

Bolted plate aka antique bolted plate traditional most popular.

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. Pairs of opposing rafters were thus initially tied together by a horizontal tie. Other wood species are available at your request and we can also make log trusses. The joints that carry the load on the supports are called the support joints.

Combining artisan craftsmanship with the industry s most advanced cnc technology. There is a hierarchy of timber framing at work here with trusses supporting the ridge and purlin beams. Above these components is a rack of common rafters. 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. These joints are connected with metal plates 6. For larger spans and thinner walls this can topple the walls.

We offer three options for your timber trusses joint connections. Each system is created one at a time. Your timber trusses will be made using southern yellow pine douglas fir western red cedar or reclaimed timbers.