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. Rafters have a tendency to flatten under gravity thrusting outwards on the walls. The space between each truss is known as a bay. 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. Bolted plate aka antique bolted plate traditional most popular. There is a hierarchy of timber framing at work here with trusses supporting the ridge and purlin beams. Roof trusses consist of timber planks where the connection points are arranged to form an interconnected triangular system that holds the load.

Trusses usually occur at regular intervals linked by longitudinal timbers such as purlins. Each system is created one at a time. For larger spans and thinner walls this can topple the walls. The joints that carry the load on the supports are called the support joints.

A timber frame truss roof with ridge beam purlins and common rafters is a stunning combination that creates visual interest and structural complexity. Your timber trusses will be made using southern yellow pine douglas fir western red cedar or reclaimed timbers. 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.