Timber Roof Trusses

Pairs of opposing rafters were thus initially tied together by a horizontal tie.

Timber roof trusses.

Combining artisan craftsmanship with the industry s most advanced cnc technology. Bolted plate aka antique bolted plate traditional most popular. Other wood species are available at your request and we can also make log trusses. Above these components is a rack of common rafters.

There is a hierarchy of timber framing at work here with trusses supporting the ridge and purlin beams. The space between each truss is known as a bay. Rafters have a tendency to flatten under gravity thrusting outwards on the walls. The joints that carry the load on the supports are called the support joints.

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. A timber roof truss is a structural framework of timbers designed to bridge the space above a room and to provide support for a roof. We offer three options for your timber trusses joint connections. Each system is created one at a time.

Trusses usually occur at regular intervals linked by longitudinal timbers such as purlins. For larger spans and thinner walls this can topple the walls. Your timber trusses will be made using southern yellow pine douglas fir western red cedar or reclaimed timbers.