Heavy Timber Truss Design References
Heavy Timber Truss Design References
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I have a project that just came in and it involves a very basic timber truss design for a custom home. I haven't ever done one of these timber trusses before and am wondering what people are using for reference books? Thank you.






RE: Heavy Timber Truss Design References
RE: Heavy Timber Truss Design References
And there is a very good "wood" book - think his name is Byers or Becker or something like that - book is at home.
Help me out you other guys out there. It goes into great detail. Everyone who ever does "wood" - should have a copy - kind of the bible!!!
RE: Heavy Timber Truss Design References
RE: Heavy Timber Truss Design References
"Build a Classic Timber-Framed House" by Jack A. Sobon 1994
"A Timber Framer's Workshop" by Steve Chappell 1998
"Timber Frame Joinery & Design Workbook" published by Timber Framers Guild, 1997. *I have found the TFG to be a good source of info.
"Timber Construction Manual" by AITC due for a new publication this year.
Other than that any number of wood design texts for more conventional construction.
RE: Heavy Timber Truss Design References
RE: Heavy Timber Truss Design References
YEP!!