Heavy Timber Truss Design #4

My personal favorite....





Our traditional Hammer Beam Truss! The design comes from the old style cathedrals in Europe and the United States. It is a beautiful choice with its graceful center arch. The Breed Residence uses a classic hammer beam truss in the living room. It works well as the loads are transferred to surrounding walls and roofs. Sometimes we add a steel rod that will act as a tie.