Great Rooms, Trusses & Decorative Ceiling Beams by Vermont Timber Works, Inc. 802-886-1917

Bring On The Trusses....Timber Trusses That IS.

2011-01-21T15:04:00.008-05:00

Modified King Post

Queen Post Truss Design

Double Hammer Beam

AND Hammer Beam...Where's the tie rod? Not needed if buttressed properly.

King Post Trusses

2010-11-11T13:42:00.006-05:00

King Post Trusses in douglas fir timbers with a darker stain. Dramatic and beautiful!

Looks like a fun wonderful place to relax, after a game of pool, of course!

Heavy Timber Trusses

2010-05-27T11:04:00.003-04:00

Although I love the look of our Hammer Beam Truss, if choosing for myself, I would choose our Modified King Post Truss. I like the simplicity of the design and the extra height you gain from raising that bottom chord.

Scissor Trusses Galore

2010-01-27T12:47:00.006-05:00

Double Chorded Scissor Trusses

Scissor Trusses with Steel Joinery

Simple Scissor Truss for a Great Room

Whatever your scissor truss needs are, Vermont Timber Works is the timber company to rely on. Call us, 802-886-1917 or EMAIL. We look forward to hearing from you.

Ceiling Beams

2009-11-09T10:58:00.007-05:00

Timber beams can be added just for effect. A very nice effect. Don't you think so? Douglas fir is chosen for the this project. More of a formal look in this case for the Von Trapp Family Lodge.

Church Truss

2009-09-25T08:40:00.006-04:00

Church truss, sounds simple enough. Not always!

That is quite a span! Douglas fir timbers in a beautifully designed timber truss.

And here is the stunning result...

Timber Great-ness

2009-08-12T13:26:00.003-04:00

Timber great rooms of all kinds, this design features a scissor truss design. Engineered in douglas fir for a Connecticut location. BIDS tomorrow, wish us luck!

Camp Hayden Dining Hall Timber Trusses

2009-06-02T11:31:00.010-04:00

The Fresh Air Fund gets a new heavy timber dining hall @ Camp Hayden. Douglas fir timber trusses with steel joinery.

Vermont Timber Works also worked on Camp ABC and built some timber cabins. Repeat business is the best compliment.

King Post Trusses On The Move...

2009-05-01T13:29:00.012-04:00

What is the best way to move 37ft wide by over 10ft high king post timber trusses? Well, lets see...

Fork truck will work, notice the 4x4 and the blocking.

Tommy is hiding from the camera AGAIN!

OR if you happen to have a crane or lull, that will work also. You'll need straps as shown.

Meet Lill, she is our Lull. Mike is behind the wheel, Kellin is running the finger. Timbers are Port Orford Cedar from Disdero Lumber Co.

These 6 timber trusses are headed to Bryn Mawr, PA...did you know that Vermont Timber Works ships across the country and beyond. We are happy to build heavy timber trusses for you, where ever you may be located. Although, MEXICO may be out of the question for the time being...

Douglas Fir Timber Trusses

2009-04-22T14:38:00.007-04:00

Vermont Timber Works is proud to share with you our latest timber frame commercial project. MANY heavy timber trusses create the new Camp Hayden Dining Hall for the Fresh Air Fund.

Impressive! Peeled poles, traditional joinery and steel joinery and LOTS of design coordination. Team members include...Vermont Timber Works (of course), The Geddis Partnership, Cuoco Engineering and Storm King Contracting.

Thank you Fresh Air Fund and The Sharpe Reservation, we are very happy with this latest timber frame creation.

Decorative Timber Beams

2009-04-11T10:00:00.000-04:00

Decorative timbers beams are a nice way to add the timber frame feel to an existing space. Interested? Let's do it.

Posts in the corners....or not, you decide how much timber to add. I love the timber ceiling shown here:
(This design IS structural, but if it wasn't...you wouldn't be able to tell)!

Scissor Trusses for a GREAT Room

2009-03-25T09:56:00.004-04:00

Sounds good to me! Shown above is our simple scissor truss in red oak. Traditional joinery with a decorative steel plate. Need a few of these for your great room? Vermont Timber Works looks forward to talking with you.

Timber Great Room

2009-02-27T09:15:00.006-05:00

Would you like a timber great room? (who wouldn't)?

At Vermont Timber Works, we design and hand craft timber frame great rooms of all shapes and sizes. Just timber trusses or a full post and beam addition...count us IN. 802.886.1917

Modified King Post Truss...Ready to GO!

2009-01-22T15:15:00.007-05:00

TWO of these custom great room trusses are on their way to a New York home...shipping fully assembled via GMH Transport and Tom's creative bracing system.

Modified king post truss design in beautiful douglas fir timbers, handcrafted with traditional joinery .

Arched Timber Beams...

2009-01-21T11:02:00.005-05:00

Arched Timber Beams...can they be natural timber? Sometimes yes...Sometimes no!

Can you tell which is natural heavy timber and which is a glulam beam?

King Post Trusses for the Westbrook School

2009-01-08T09:49:00.006-05:00

Westbrook, Maine here we come...well, soon.

Progress shots from the Vermont Timber Works shop...fabrication is complete and we are waiting to apply the specialty finish. Flam e Seal is a fire protective coating and has been specified by Harriman Associates. Samples will be dry and ready to send this afternoon. Ruby is keeping close watch...

Douglas fir timbers have been had crafted and traditional joinery will be used to build the king post trusses.

Stay tuned...

Great Room Timber Trusses

2008-12-18T13:02:00.003-05:00

Great room timber trusses...

for the Kay Project in New York State. Decorative in nature and built with douglas fir timbers. Traditional joinery in a modified king post style.

Beautiful! Thinking about a great room timber frame addition? Big or small, call Vermont Timber Works (or click) ! 802-886-1917

Timber Frame Homes / The GREAT Room.

2008-12-10T15:29:00.007-05:00

This timber frame home features a classic saltbox design with native hemlock timbers and traditional joinery.

The great room tends to be the focal point in the timber frame design. This one is very pretty.

Love the contrast between the light walls and the weathered timbers. Great job Vermont Timber!

Taking a break for Kramer...

2008-11-21T14:29:00.005-05:00

from cone head to fancy pants t-shirt wearer, Kramer has adjusted nicely.

It's a dogs life!

Vermont Timber Works, Inc.

36 Fairbanks Road, North Springfield, VT 05150
802.886.1917
email Kramer

Christmas Time in your Great Room

2008-11-07T10:24:00.002-05:00

Have you ever been watching one of the Christmas shows with the family sitting around their 20' tall, decorated Christmas tree in their Great Room. The timber posts wrapped in greenery and mistle toe hanging from one of the beams and you say to yourself what a beautiful room. Well even though some things in the movies are not real, having your own Great Room is. Let us here at VTW give you a timber frame home that will make you feel like you are in the movies.

Bring on the snow, we'll gather in the timber great room!

2008-10-28T13:40:00.005-04:00

Somebody crank up that wood stove, we have SNOW in the forecast! Nothing is better than relaxing on the couch while your wood stove (or fireplace) warms your timber frame.

The wood beams create a warmth on their own, but you need more than that in New England!

Watching a movie, reading a book, entertaining friends and family, the timber great room is the place to be.

Vermont Timber Works, Inc. 36 Fairbanks Road, North Springfield, VT 05150.

Does your Great Room have Timber Trusses?

2008-10-21T08:47:00.007-04:00

Does your great room look like this? Douglas fir king post trusses, beautiful wrought iron chandeliers and a centrally located stone fireplace?

Would you like it too? If so, don't delay. Call or stop by Vermont Timber Works and let's get started on your custom designed timber great room. I'll even tell you where to get your hands on that chandelier!

Vermont Timber Works, Inc.

36 Fairbanks Road

N. Springfield, VT 05150

802-886-1917

email us!

Timber Truss Designs 1

2008-10-07T14:38:00.001-04:00

Hand Hewn Timber Trusses with Arched Beams.

2008-10-03T16:02:00.005-04:00

This incredible hand hewn timber frame is in Alpena, Michigan. Arched timber trusses create the great room area.

At Vermont Timber Works, we work closely with our clients, their contractors and their architects.

In house engineering insures that your great room timber trusses will hold up your world. (if need be).

the greatest rooms need custom designed timber trusses...

2008-09-25T10:43:00.000-04:00

Well, at least that what we recommend @ Vermont Timber Works, Inc. even Kramer agrees :)

Vermont Timber Works custom designs, engineers and hand crafts heavy timber roof trusses. We work on all kinds of projects from residential great rooms to churches to hotels, horse barns, commercial buildings and more! While all our timber trusses look decorative, most are actually structural and carry heavy roof loads.

We use traditional mortise and tenon joinery held with hardwood pegs and decorative steel plate connections with heavy bolts. Steel joinery is available (Teddy Bears are EXTRA).

Decorative Timber Ceiling Beams & A Mountain View.

2008-09-15T16:06:00.005-04:00

Douglas Fir timber ceiling beams and a gorgeous mountain view.

It doesn't get much better than that.

Vermont Timber Works, 36 Fairbanks Road, N. Springfield, VT 05150

Call us...802-886-1917

Email us or stop by!

We are happy to talk with you about your heavy timber project.

King Post Truss Design / Welcome CADWork to Vermont Timber Works.

2008-09-09T11:25:00.006-04:00

This 3d king post truss rendering is courtesy of Doug and our new CAD software. CADwork. Check is in the mail, we own it!

Doug is working on Westbrook Middle School preliminary shop drawings, and Pete is detailing our Neely Residence.

So far, Pete seems to having a little more fun than Doug with our new program. Soon all of our timber projects will be drawn and detailed in CADWork.

Vermont Timber Works, hand crafted timber trusses, custom designed & engineered for Commercial, Residential & Religious Buildings.

start with a sketch/ Great Room Timber Trusses

2008-09-08T16:10:00.005-04:00

Your great room design may start with a idea, like adding timber trusses. Something like this?

This timber truss design is shown below in a structural nature, see the steel tie rod? Purely decorative with out the steel (i.e. NOT holding the roof up). Hand hewn eastern white pine, with curved beams and corbels at the wall.

Vermont Timber Works custom designs and builds Great Room Trusses (among our many talents). 802-886-1917

Great Room and a Great Weekend

2008-08-29T10:39:00.004-04:00

How about taking the long weekend and start planning your great room addition? I think that is a GREAT idea.

I have a timber truss project planned for my personal great room addition. Doug has given me a sketch and I can't wait to get started. Since my home is conventional framed, I feel the great room can't be a full timber frame. Transitioning needs to well thought out, as I may need to add timber accents to the existing areas.

If you are planning a great room addition or a timber frame addition of any kind, give a call. We would love to hear from you. 802.886.1917

Now this is a GREAT ROOM!

2008-08-22T08:55:00.005-04:00

Double chorded scissor trusses and a steel super structure make this timber truss design work. Douglas Fir timber was chosen for its strength and beauty.

Vermont Timber Works is able to design, engineer and hand craft timber trusses for all size great rooms. The conference center shown above has a 60ft span!

For more info please give a call, 802-886-1917 or email us.

Great Room Timber Frame Additions

2008-07-30T13:53:00.007-04:00

Thinking about adding a GREAT ROOM to your home? How about a timber frame great room from Vermont Timber Works?

The traditional hammer beam bents shown above are buttressed (if you know what that means, then you know why it's important)!

King post timber trusses with a central stone fireplace makes quite a statement. Interested? Many designs and ideas are available, please give a call to discuss. 802-886-1917.

Reclaimed & Hand Hewn WHITE OAK Beams

2008-07-17T14:52:00.006-04:00

Reclaimed & Hand Hewn White Oak Timbers...hard to come by and even harder to work with...

These antique timbers are ready for cutting...traditional joinery of course. Mortises are punched with a mortising machine, pockets up to 2" deep are cut with a router. Dovetails and tenons are cut with saws and chisels, ready Mike? Ready Kellin?

The 1st step in cutting a timber frame is the layout of the joints...Tom has been in charge of the Davis phase II layout. Thank you Tom, we know it's hasn't been easy!

Decorative Timber Beams...

2008-07-09T09:59:00.011-04:00

Take a look at these hand hewn maple beams (great job MJ)! Decorative timber beams that will create a mantle on a project in Brooklyn, NY. 10ft across the front, and then 2 5ft pieces mitered at the corners as returns. I'm sure this is going to be something else.
The hand hewn beams will arrive on jobsite with out a stain as they are going to be custom finished to match the kitchen cabinetry.
Thanks to Carmel at Bjorn Bjornsson Design for thinking of Vermont Timber Works for this custom mantle project!

Great Room Hammer Beam Trusses...

2008-07-02T08:27:00.006-04:00

OUR very own Todd is delivering the Farmer Residence Great Room Trusses this morning. Vermont Timber Works 5th wheel all loaded up and on the road early. The 4 great room trusses will be assembled from with in the residence (don't worry, we pre-fit everything) and raised with lifts. Hammer Beam Trusses in Douglas Fir Timber, look for photos soon!

Here is a beautiful example of our modified hammer beam truss design...

MORE Great Room Trusses in Douglas Fir Timber

2008-06-17T13:07:00.008-04:00

These douglas fir timbers will soon be a modified hammer beam truss, installed in a beautiful Connecticut home. 4 Great Room Trusses to be exact.

Can you picture it? Vermont Timber Works very own MJ and Todd sand and finish the douglas fir timbers before any assembly begins. Imagine trying to stain the trusses after the assembly, no thank you.

Before the stain...
And after. Our clients chose Minwax # 225 Red Mahogany, I think they'll love it.

Below is a typical sketch that we send our clients with our preliminary proposal. Official timber frame shop drawings and engineering begins once an order has been placed.

time to ship some great room trusses

2008-06-04T12:54:00.008-04:00

Many times Vermont Timber Works can ship great room trusses fully assembled. This makes the install on job site much quicker and easier. MJ and Jason worked carefully with our GMH Transport driver and loaded 11 custom designed and handcrafted great room trusses.

Guiliano Trusses are douglas fir timbers and Artzt Trusses are eastern white pine timbers. Both joined with traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Looks to be just about loaded, hey MJ, watch out for Ruby!

The truck loading experience usually includes watching out for Ruby (and Kramer) who both make a point of being in the way. Barking at the trucker the entire time!

Ready? Let's get these great room timber trusses on the road.

Jason, stop goofing around!

The Katonah Memorial Bathhouse TRUSSES are in!

2008-05-29T09:53:00.007-04:00

Another beautifully done commercial timber frame project to share with all of you. The Katonah Memorial Bathhouse Timber Trusses are in and the finish work looks to be just about complete. Location is Bedford, NY.

Vermont Timber Works, coordinating with George Rosamond of Lothrop Associates Architects and Peter Camilli & Sons brought this building back to life. The beautiful douglas fir timbers and turned columns carry an FSC Certification (because forests matter).

Douglas Fir Great Room Trusses

2008-05-19T11:22:00.006-04:00

Here we have another beautiful douglas fir timber truss for the Guiliano Residence. Traditional joinery, hardwood pegs cut flush and take a look at those finials. It took more than Kellin and Jason to stand this truss up!

Douglas fir in free of heart spec, planed & chamfered timbers, just gorgeous. Heavy timber construction and timber trusses are not often referred to as furniture...but what the craftsmen at Vermont Timber Works create is awfully close.

This will be a wonderful addition to the Guiliano great room.

Heavy Timber Trusses

2008-05-16T09:17:00.008-04:00

King post truss design with extended top chords and an arched bottom chord, traditional joinery, gorgeous!

MJ, Kellin and Todd stand this beautiful douglas fir truss up, just to get a picture...Thanks guys!

Vermont Timber Works custom designs and ships trusses like this one across the country. Many times fully assembled which is a wonderful option.

from an idea, to a sketch, to reality...the great room truss.

2008-05-14T08:33:00.007-04:00

At Vermont Timber Works we are able to take your ideas and turn them into reality. What you may receive from us initially is a sketch. You tell us if you like it, and then we continue on from there.
The modified hammer beam truss makes many timber great room dreams come true!
This modified hammer beam design works well for timber great rooms, pool houses, conference rooms, etc. Many are douglas fir trusses with or with out timber posts.

802.886.1917
Vermont Timber Works, Inc.

Decorative Timber Trusses...

2008-05-07T11:09:00.001-04:00

The decorative timber truss, shown here with a gentle arch. The homeowner wanted to add three of these to her great room, so that is just what she did. Not holding the roof up, but I'm sure they look like they do. In beautiful douglas fir timbers and shipped fully assembled by our crew. GC on this job used LIFTS to get the trusses in...we have to find out how that went, and get some finished photos. Check back soon!

Vermont Timber Works, Inc. 802-886-2927 email us, we would love to hear from you.

Double Chorded Scissor Truss in Douglas Fir.

2008-04-25T15:15:00.000-04:00

Double Chorded Scissor Truss in Douglas Fir Timbers spanning 60 Feet. Now that is impressive!

The Executive Center project (shown above) needed a steel super structure to support our scissor truss. Vermont Timber Works custom designs, engineers and hand crafts each timber frame project. So, if you happen to need a double chorded scissor truss that spans 60 feet, we can deliver.

Decorative Timber Beams...Always a GOOD Idea.

2008-04-11T08:34:00.000-04:00

Adding timber beams to your home? How about reclaimed white oak for the most rustic feel. At Vermont Timber Works we are able to source reclaimed, recycled and standing dead timbers from across the country. Be ready to pay more and wait longer though for the reclaimed.

I have fallen in love with our hand hewn white oak. This sample was hewn by our very own TODD, great job.

If you were to ask me which beams add elegance with a rustic feel, I would recommend Vermont Timber Works hand hewn white oak.

Need an Arched Timber Beam? How about our Douglas Fir Glulams? Smooth finish and gentle arch, just gorgeous. Adding top chords and an arch like this would create a simple but elegant look. Of course, that would not hold the roof up!

Rough Sawn Native Hemlock beams, rustic and light in color. Wonderful choice for a rustic timber frame look. Posts in the corners and ceiling beams, maybe a few braces. It will look like a full timber frame!

Douglas Fir Timber Beams...If you would like more of a formal, finished look, here you go. Beautiful douglas fir with a clear sealer so the natural color comes through. Douglas Fir deepens in color over time, becoming even more beautiful. Penofin Marine Oil is a nice option for a hand rubbed finish.

Hammer Beam Timber Trusses in Douglas Fir by VTW.

2008-04-04T15:58:00.000-04:00

Vermont Timber Works presents...The Double Tree Hotel in Tarrytown, NY. Beautiful Douglas Fir Timber Trusses make this lobby area elegant and you should see the Porte Cochere!

Custom designed and engineered, much coordination with Martin Brockstedt Architect, P.C., here is our result. Douglas fir timbers and detailed stonework, fabulous job everyone.

Stay tuned for many more photos of this project. Vermont Timber Works, Inc. 802-886-1917

Great Room Additions, with Heavy Timber Framing of Course

2008-04-02T12:47:00.000-04:00

The timber great room, always a good idea! Whether you have a full timber frame with timber great room and loft, or perhaps a timber frame addition that creates your great room, Vermont Timber Works has some ideas for you. Our Hammer Beam Bent shown above is a favorite.

Who says that your timber great room needs to have height? You didn't hear that from Vermont Timber Works. This incredible living room shown above has timber ceiling beams and timber posts and braces creating an octagon. Very very nice.

If you have some height to work with, a stone fire place and king posts trusses are a wonderful choice. Perhaps something similar to our Hathorne Suite design shown above. 802-886-1917

King Post Design in Eastern White Pine Timbers.

2008-03-24T11:30:00.000-04:00

Vermont Timber Works very pretty king post design in eastern white pine. The curved webs create an elegant look, and the traditional joinery is key. Look for finished photos of this pool house soon.

Great job Vermont Timber, Grashow Corp. and Richard Monahan, AIA!

Decorative Timber Beams and Posts ARE a Wonderful Choice.

2008-03-19T12:08:00.000-04:00

Do you have a conventionally framed house but wish you had a timber frame? Adding decorative timbers to your conventionally framed house is a wonderful option. Consider timber ceiling beams for your kitchen area.

Ceiling beams and corner posts in your dining room is another idea. If you have a cathedral ceiling in your great room, that is a perfect place for a heavy timber truss. Decorative timbers are bolted to your framing and we can figure out the best way to handle that.

This arched timber truss would be a welcome addition to any home. Call us to find out more 802-886-1917.

Let's add some timber framing to your project...Great idea!

2008-03-11T15:26:00.000-04:00

Are you planning to build a timber frame home? Or perhaps a renovation with a post and beam addition, porch or entry? If so, Vermont Timber Works is the custom timber framer for you. We custom design, engineer and hand craft each project. Here are a few ideas for your consideration.

The Cornwall Library timber entry in rough sawn & white washed hemlock, very nice. Or maybe you like the idea of red pine peeled poles supporting your great room timber trusses. Love this one.

Another picture of those gorgeous pine logs, before they left Vermont Timber Works. See the notch? Thank you Rick!

Need a few heavy timber trusses? How about something like our Carl M. Small truss, notice the steel bracing.

Call us to discuss your project. Vermont Timber Works 802-886-1917 You'll be glad you did!

Timber Truss Designs by Vermont Timber Works

2008-03-06T14:54:00.001-05:00

Heavy Timber Trusses all custom designed by Vermont Timber Works.

Custom Designed Timber Trusses in Douglas Fir / Progress Shots

2008-03-03T09:37:00.000-05:00

Hello and welcome to the Vermont Timber Works world of custom designed TRUSSES! Today featuring Girder Trusses in beautiful Douglas Fir Timbers. Custom designed and carefully engineered by PJZ. These trusses and more like them will create the upper ring for our Spruce Peak Lodge project in Stowe, VT. Can you see the upper ring in our shop drawing? Lower ring is already in place as this project is assembled on jobsite.

Stay Tuned!

Beautiful Timber Trusses headed to Stowe, VT

2008-02-25T14:05:00.001-05:00

Three more 52ft long double chorded douglas fir trusses headed to the new Spruce Peak Timber Frame Lodge in Stowe, VT. Loading these custom designed trusses is interesting to watch. Kellin is running the Lull, Mikey in the forklift, holding the 3rd truss up as the truck backs into place. Doug is on the truck along with Jason and James...Mike and Todd are helping also. Careful guys!

These trusses are separated carefully by blocking and will be tarped for the ride. Oversize trucking permits were needed on this load. Thank you GMH Transport!

Timber Ceiling Beams & Decorative Posts by VTW

2008-02-20T09:19:00.001-05:00

Sometimes just some timber ceiling beams can do wonders for a design. Not a full timber frame, but decorative heavy timber here and

there...

or maybe there?

Very nice Vermont Timber Works! If your budget doesn't allow for a custom hand crafted full timber frame, or if maybe you just don't want one (WHAT?) I know, I know it happens. If you like the look of the timber beams and posts, we can incorporate them into your design as you wish.

Congrats Hammer Beam Truss Design!

2008-02-19T10:13:00.000-05:00

In my week long poll of which truss design is YOUR favorite, the Hammer Beam Truss is our winner. Congrats Hammer Beam by Vermont Timber Works...

Choices were, King Post Design, Queen Post Design, Hammer Beam Design, Scissor Truss & Girder Truss. Thank you for voting and have a great day.

Modified Hammer Beam Truss Design in Douglas Fir

2008-02-15T15:38:00.001-05:00

This truss design (thank you Doug) is for the Farmer Residence located in CT. Beautiful Douglas Fir Timber with Curved Braces, very similar to our modified hammer beam truss shown below. Great job Vermont Timber Works!

Which is your favorite heavy timber truss design?

2008-02-13T09:51:00.000-05:00

take my poll and let us know which heavy timber truss you prefer. And thank you :)

The greatest great room of all...the timber great room.

2008-02-12T10:30:00.000-05:00

Well, that's our opinion at least! Here are some timber great rooms that we, Vermont Timber Works have had the pleasure of building.

What do you think of our arched hammer beam? It's definitely a favorite. Maybe a truss design that is more rustic is to your liking?

How about our modified king post? Shown below in beautiful douglas fir, just gorgeous. Notice how this king post design sits higher in the space, creating extra height (and more complex engineering)!

Let Vermont Timber Works help create your GREAT ROOM! 802-886-1917

Heavy Timber Truss Design # 5

2008-02-08T08:44:00.000-05:00

Our Girder Truss!

Beautiful Rough Sawn Douglas Fir Girder Trusses for the Double Tree Hotel Porte Cochere in Tarrytown, NY.
The stone work really sets off the timbers and this design is gorgeous. Note the curved braces and webs. We have some rough photos and soon plan on a professional photo shoot.

The Timber Great Room & Kitchen Ceiling...

2008-02-06T09:14:00.000-05:00

The great room and the kitchen area, many times the center piece of your home. At Vermont Timber Works we are very willing to work with you on your great room. Maybe some timber beams for your kitchen ceiling? Here are some ideas...

Timber entry way? Very cute, I love it. You do not have to build a full timber frame to get the timber frame feel. Sometimes a full frame isn't in the budget and at Vermont Timber Works, we understand.

Heavy Timber Truss Design #4

2008-02-05T11:09:00.000-05:00

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.

Heavy Timber Truss Design # 3

2008-02-04T08:12:00.000-05:00

Our very pretty SCISSOR truss...

Not as structural as the King Post or the Queen Post, this truss design will add height to your great room. The steel shown on this truss is purely decorative and our joinery pegs are cut flush. Gorgeous!

How about a Scissor Truss for a commercial heavy timber project? Sounds great!

This double chorded scissor truss design is supported by a steel super structure and spans 60 feet. Yes, I said 60 feet!

Whether you are thinking residential or commercial, big heavy timber project or small, Vermont Timber Works is the timber framer for you.

Heavy Timber Truss Design # 2

2008-02-02T10:31:00.000-05:00

The Queen of the Trusses!

Queen Post Trusses are very similar in design to king post trusses except that the interior of the truss has two vertical posts instead of one central post. They are a very beautiful design and offer an open area in the middle of the truss. Queen post timber trusses can easily span 30 feet or more when they are spaced about 12 feet apart.

Here is our Queen Post Bent in Douglas Fir. The Queen Post design for this gable end was the best choice due to the window layout.

name that Heavy Timber Truss Design # 1

2008-01-31T09:28:00.001-05:00

Did you say King Post? If so, you are right!

King Post Trusses can be the most cost effective, and they look great. Even better when curved braces and webs are used. A king post truss solves some structural problems as well. The bottom chord acts as a tie for the room, holding the walls in. Depending on where you are located a king post roof truss may be able span 24 feet - 36 feet with 16 foot spacing between each one. We size all of our truss members for the exact region where they are being installed and we provide detailed shop drawings with our structural engineer’s stamp. Thanks PJZ.

Hand Hewn Arched Trusses for a Great Room...

2008-01-28T12:42:00.001-05:00

Native white pine timbers were used to create this arched truss. Decorative in nature and hand hewn for that added rustic feel. We worked with Kais Custom Builders on this Katonah, NY residence.

The white pine hand hews the nicest, just ask Todd Jackson. He does most of our hand hewing and he does a great job.

Here is an example of our hand hewn white oak (below) it's much tougher to hand hew than the pine...right Todd?

If you have a timber framing project coming up and would hand crafted detail like this, please call Vermont Timber Works. We would love to work with you.

What is a Girder Truss?

2008-01-25T18:41:00.000-05:00

now THAT is a girder truss! In beautiful douglas fir timbers with steel joinery. Handcrafted and installed by us, Vermont Timber Works.

Before the raising...at the Centennial Senior Center in Concord, NH. Ok, where's the crane and our crew?

Another beautiful example are these Girder Trusses, again in douglas fir with steel joinery.

Nobel High School in South Berwick, ME contracted us to build and install these decorative girder trusses. Nice!

Trusses are trusses...or are they?

2008-01-24T14:13:00.000-05:00

One of the funniest things I have heard to date in my position at Vermont Timber Works was from a builder (not naming names) who was unfamiliar with custom timber trusses. His client asked him to call us and inquire about timber trusses for their great room. Something like this I would guess. A beautiful King Post Truss.

Well, he thought trusses like these were just sitting on the shelf, he had no idea they were custom made, hand crafted and sometimes took 3-4 months to get. They are just trusses he said trusses are trusses, what's so special about these? Poor guy. DON'T let this happen to you. Keep in mind a lead time for anything custom and hand crafted, like our trusses.

Cupola - Tower Truss with Cross Bracing

2008-01-23T11:36:00.000-05:00

From the shop drawings to the finished frame, heavy timber construction and trusses is the focus of Vermont Timber Works.

The Ferrisburgh Grange Hall Timber Bell Tower...by Vermont Timber Works and contracted through Breadloaf Construction Corp. Here are some progress shots of our assembly.

Peter (our engineer ) is out there helping and it is about 26 degrees, and the wind has a bite. Rough sawn hemlock timbers have a clear finish. Steel joinery with traditional mortise & tenon is being used on this project.

At this point we have Todd & Dan up on the ladders and Peter on the ground guiding the joint into place. Doug is running the Lull and things are really coming together.

As the final side is guided into place, we have Peter, Dan and Todd on the ground, and Rick is driving the Lull. Sue and I are enjoying the view and were able to take some of these pictures through the window, brrrr.

Looking good Vermont Timber Works. Usually this part of the assembly is done on the job site, especially when our crew is contracted for the raising. In this case, Breadloaf and their team will crane this into place.

Great "Music" Room with Hammer Beam Trusses

2008-01-22T12:30:00.001-05:00

Douglas Fir Timbers and our Modified Hammer Beam Bents create this inspirational room. This is the music room at the Trapp Family Lodge and I bet it is just that.

Here is how the frame looked in our 3D model. The colors show you the different pieces, the trusses, purlins, connectors, posts, joists & braces.

A view from the timber frame lobby, look at those curved braces. Another great job by Vermont Timber Works :) !!

The King Post Truss in Douglas Fir Timber

2008-01-15T11:56:00.000-05:00

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A beautiful example of our King Post Truss in Douglas Fir Timbers. Seen above with Steel Joinery.

The king post truss is chosen often for great rooms, living rooms, family rooms...you get the idea. Below is another GREAT example.

Our king post truss in douglas fir, this time with traditional joinery. Nice chandelier! Hubbardton Forge is my bet.

Timber Trusses for a Church? Absolutley!

2008-01-11T11:27:00.000-05:00

Heavy Timber Trusses in Churches makes a strong statement. Don't you think so? Douglas Fir Timbers with Arched Braces...love it.

At Vermont Timber Works we are contracted for many church projects. Can you see why? I certainly can!

Whether you like the Hammer Beam Truss, King Post Truss, Scissor Truss, Girder Truss or something else, think of us for your project.

Timber Frame Great Room with Loft.

2008-01-10T14:14:00.001-05:00

This hemlock timber frame is very impressive and can be found in beautiful Manchester, VT. The great room with a loft overlooking the open area is a wonderful design idea and is chosen quite often.

Above is the view of the great room looking down from the loft area, not bad huh? Thank you Vermont Timber Works!

Wood Trusses in Douglas Fir by Vermont Timber Works

2008-01-07T13:13:00.001-05:00

These 4 beautiful Douglas Fir Timber Trusses are ready to go, fully assembled in our shop. The Scissor Trusses will be shipping to the Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst, MA as soon as they are ready for them.

Below is the approved shop drawing for the above truss design. Each project gets a shop drawing (or two or three) .

Wood ceiling beams can make a room GREAT!

2008-01-04T14:15:00.000-05:00

Some may not call this a great room because it doesn't have the height....but look at those timber ceiling beams. It doesn't get much greater than that. Octagon shaped living room with pine ceiling beams. Wonderful job Vermont Timber Works!

Timber Trusses for your Great Room...Great Idea!

2008-01-03T10:42:00.000-05:00

This king post truss can be found in Burlington, VT at the Hawthorn Suites Your great room may not be this large, but it can be this beautiful. Call Vermont Timber Works and talk with us about your project and your ideas. Talk with you soon!

The Great Room with Arched Beams...

2007-12-28T09:58:00.000-05:00

If this isn't great, I don't know what is! The Breed Residence in Southern Vermont is where you can find these arched hammer beam bents. Thank you Vermont Timber Works!

Installing Timber Trusses

2007-12-26T09:19:00.000-05:00

If you ever wanted to know how heavy timber trusses are normally installed, here is your info!

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Great Room Scissor Trusses in OAK

2007-12-21T10:08:00.000-05:00

This scissor truss in red oak with steel accent is just what our client envisioned, and Vermont Timber Works was happy to help out. 4 Timber Trusses were created to span the great room.

We worked very closely with Mr. Baudo on design options and finish samples. The red oak with a 2 step finish process is what was chosen. One coat of minwax natural and then a 2nd coat of minwax english chestnut. Look for photos as this project is just about finished and will include a coordinating timber mantle as well.