Post And Beam Truss Design

The simplest type of truss is a closed truss known as a king post truss.

Post and beam truss design. The classic king post truss design can be modified in a variety of ways that create different manifestations of the style and change the look and feel of the truss. We ship custom timber trusses throughout the western united states. We fabricate trusses for medford and ashland homebuilders general contractors and homeowners. Usage of timber frame trusses is highly dependent on the houses or structures square footage roof lines both pitch and context of other rooflines overall spans design preferences and structural requirements.

Learn about accent logs. We can design engineer fabricate and deliver a ready to assemble package to your jobsite. The king post truss with extra bolsters builds on a favorite timber frame truss design with two added bolsters on the underside of the bottom horizontal chord for a heftier look. We supply precision log and timber trusses and roof systems for residential and commercial construction projects.

This modified king post truss has a slightly curved bottom chord and the addition of a steel bracket that gives it a different look than a more straight an angular king post truss. The bolsters can have a wide variety of decorative profiles cut into their visible ends. Trusses come in a dizzying array of styles. We supply heavy post and beam for commercial or residential projects.

Since this type of truss uses the least amount of material to build and has a straight forward design it is also the least expensive type of truss. We consult with architects and home designers to ensure your timber frame structure works within your budget and the design parameters. This truss has two principal rafters a tie beam and a vertical king post running down the center of the truss.