Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Designing with Heavy Timber

This design was originally sent to us in steel. We were asked to take a look in heavy timber. With an over 66ft top chord in glulam and the rest in natural douglas fir timber, here is our heavy timber design.

Personally, I love it. This timber frame project will be interesting and challenging! I'll keep you posted as design decisions are made...

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Heavy Timber for Churches

It's a wonderful idea. Big open spans, timber trusses with steel tie rods and webbing. Sometimes a glulam beam is needed. Not in this case!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Heavy Timber Trusses


Beautiful heavy timber trusses with arched braces are being considered for a Florida Church Project. We have been approached for preliminary design and pricing. What do you think?


14 Common Trusses, 2 Valley Trusses and 1 Small Entry Truss. We are waiting for feedback from the architect...