Oak Roof Truss Construction

Oak roof trusses and oak roof rafters can add enormous long term value to building developments.

Oak roof truss construction.

Of all the elements of the traditional timber frame it is maybe the roof truss that is most responsible for creating the open spaces and soaring curves that characterize this style of building. Tied king post roof truss 4m 1 320 5m 1 540 6m 1 870 7m 2 420. King post raised tie and queen post. Oak trusses can complement the style of any building from a rugged chunky cottagey look to grand modern properties wanting to incorporate traditional high quality timber.

Oak beams used in traditional timber frame construction have been used in the uk for hundreds of years. Oak roof trusses making the ordinary quite beautiful. Today we not only use oak beams for oak framed houses but we are building oak porches and vestibules oak framed garages and carports extending our homes with oak garden rooms summer rooms orangeries and gazebos and even housing our horses in timber framed stables. Our workshop and offices are in rural west berkshire just south of newbury.

But a well designed and well built oak framed building with the timbers located appropriately will be problem free. An oak roof is formed with trusses and purlins which are the visible and dominant feature transferring the weight of the roof onto the walls. Cruck trusses are formed by joining two curved blades cut from the single trunk of a bent tree. There are two main factors that dictate the design of roof trusses strength and appearance.

Traditionally the main concern was the ability of the structure itself to bear the weight of the roof above. Beyond that all that s needed is the usual vigilance against damp arising from poorly maintained downpipes or gutters. This is one of the most commonly used oak trusses that gives good stability and works well with a number of the raised tied oak roof trusses. All of our oak roof trusses are handmade in green oak using traditional construction methods and mortise and tenon joints.

There are 3 main types of truss used in the industry. Oak roof trusses exuding elegance style and character an oak roof truss or feature truss adds the wow factor to any new build or extension. There are many styles of oak trusses that is why we have put together our roof truss design guide to help you decide. Oak trusses are normally used as a structural element in the design and build of a roof.

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