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Photos of trusses we have made for barn restorations


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How have they repaired that? Is it a complete roof off( and very costly) or can/has it been repaired cheaper?

Thanks,

H

 

H, re-supported and glued back together using a gap-filling epoxy resin with similar modulus of elasticity as the timber. The glued joint then stitch dowelled with ss rod embedded in a less viscous epoxy resin.

'Theoretically' that would restore the timber to its former state. However, because its former state was inadequate for the stresses ( because of the slope of grain issue) further failure would be possible as fibres part parallel to the glued joint as the load is reapplied to the truss. That is a design issue rather than a materials issue; so it was agreed to introduce a raking post at the joint node. this satisfied the headroom requirements whilst not reducing floor plan and it could be argued, added to the aesthetic because its a traditional timber framing technique. Apparently the roof finishes didnt require any action. The overturned brickwork and blockwork was rebuilt

 

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two great looking projects there farmer john. like your dovetailed collar ties. pretty awesome king post trusses.

 

and thanks for the recommendation alec.

 

can we have a timber framing page somewhere?

 

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Looks a fantastic project. :biggrin:

 

 

 

I'd like to cut my teeth doing some framing as I could then do the whole process from tree to building... may have a go at something small first as bought a book a while ago....

 

 

 

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