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Wood and Steel Timber Frame Joints
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Heavy Timber Steel and Wood Joinery
 

Wood and Steel Timber Frame Joinery
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Steel and Traditional Connections for Timber Frame Buildings

Traditional joinery can look great with added steel as an architectural accent or for added strength. The photo above shows a king post with traditionally joined webs and steel tension ties. It is an elegant joint both aesthetically and structurally.

Give us a call at 802-886-1917 or e-mail to learn how we can help with your post and beam project. Scroll down to learn more about timber framing and post and beam construction.
Timber King Post with Final, Webs and Steel Tie Rods

King Post with Finial, Webs and Steel Tie Rods

Click on the image to the left to open up a 3d pdf model of this joint. (Mac users will need to download the pdf to make it active). This joint was used at the Fresh Air Fund Camp Hayden Dinning Hall.
Timber King Post wiht Finial and Steel Tie Rods

Steel Compression Ring with Timber

This connection was used in a 60' octagon frame for the Chapel for Holy Apostles. The steel HSS (hollow steel section) acts as a huge compression ring. The timber finial adds beauty
Timber Post, Plate and Steel Rafter Hanger

Timber Rafter Plate with Steel Hanger

This joint was also used at the Camp Hayden Dining Hall.
Timber and Steel Tension Ring

Steel and Timber Tension Ring

A metal band wraps around the outside of this octagon timber frame to form a tension ring. Click on the image to the left to see how it works.
   


If you would like to find out how Vermont Timber Works can Help with your project, please E-Mail Us. See videos of our work on YouTube. Click here to download a low resolution version of our brochure: VTW_Brochure.pdf

We will be happy to discuss your plans and work with you to design a frame that meets your needs and your budget.

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