Photos of trusses we have made for barn restorations

[Pete Bannister]

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

 

Sorry for the delayed reply!

[Pete Bannister]

Here's some background info on grading timber, as promised last week for Farmerjohn http://http://www.catg.co.uk/CATGGradingguidelines.pdf

TRADA are the other main body issuing info on E/UK grading but this little CATG document is nice and simple yet comprehensive. they publish a useful list of stuff online and free.

[paygan]

i'm not questioning the awesome job...but how come you didn't scarfe-joint the main beams that run the length of the barn instead of off-setting them at the over-lap ?

[Marc Lewis]

wow, what a beautiful location.

[canoehead]

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?

 

rick

[TreeswingerPerth]

Lovely , and it'll last a lifetime .

TS

[KnotSure]

That is some beautiful looking craftmanship.

[KGBFINGAR]

Nice job , you can't beat real wood !

K

[Woodworks]

Just been back to a clients place where I made some A frames so I took some pictures. And before you ask yes I know the uprights serve no structural purpose but the client wanted some extra detail.

[Rob D]

Looks a fantastic project.

 

 

 

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....