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
Friday, February 27, 2009
Timber Great Room
Monday, February 25, 2008
Beautiful Timber Trusses headed to Stowe, VT
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!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The greatest great room of all...the timber great room.
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
Thursday, January 31, 2008
name that Heavy Timber Truss Design # 1
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.
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