Post And Beam Truss Design

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.

Post and beam truss design.

These mirror image pieces added to the underside of the bottom chord can provide a stepped transition to the vertical wall plane. 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. We can design engineer fabricate and deliver a ready to assemble package to your jobsite. We fabricate trusses for medford and ashland homebuilders general contractors and homeowners.

We supply heavy post and beam for commercial or residential projects. Learn about accent logs. We consult with architects and home designers to ensure your timber frame structure works within your budget and the design parameters. 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.

The bolsters can have a wide variety of decorative profiles cut into their visible ends. This truss has two principal rafters a tie beam and a vertical king post running down the center of the truss. We supply precision log and timber trusses and roof systems for residential and commercial construction projects. More about post beam.

Each truss style can be modified heavily but these classifications will fit most timber trusses in the post and beam world. 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. Trusses come in a dizzying array of styles.