Structural timber trusses. Traditional joinery. Engineered to specification.
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Trusses
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The oldest standing structures in North America are timber-framed. Species, grain orientation, joinery. The right wood in the right application endures. We fabricate in reclaimed longleaf pine, antique cypress, and white oak. Mortise-and-tenon joinery. Spans to 40 feet. Dry-fitted in Louisiana before delivery.
Sourcing
Reclaimed: Gulf South industrial and agricultural structures, pre-1900. Old-growth longleaf pine, antique cypress. New-growth: managed North American and European forests. French white oak, select American hardwoods. All graded, kiln-dried, and inspected before fabrication.
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Max Width & Length
Chord members: 6x6 to 12x12 inches. Web members: 4x4 to 8x8. Clear spans to 40 feet. Reclaimed longleaf pine, antique cypress, white oak. All sizing confirmed during engineering.
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Dimensions
Joinery
Finishing
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Engineered in Louisiana. Raised on your site. Built to outlast the building.
Truss Configurations
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King Post
Single vertical post. Ridge to tie beam. Spans to 24 feet. Minimal visual mass.
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Arched Collar Tie King Post
King post variant with arched collar tie. Curved member adds visual warmth. Equivalent structural performance. Suited to formal living and dining spaces.
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Scissor Hammer Beam
Hammer beam cantilever with scissor truss center. Maximum visual volume. Complex load path engineering. 30 to 40 foot spans. Lodge great rooms, chapels, double-height entries.
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Queen Post
Two vertical posts. Span divided into thirds. 24 to 32 feet. Open center panel or decorative infill option.
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Modified Queen Post
Angled struts replace vertical posts. Dynamic visual profile. Contemporary and transitional applications. Similar structural behavior to standard queen post.
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Queen Post w/ Straining Beam
Queen post with horizontal straining beam at post tops. Resists rafter thrust. Extended spans to 36 feet. Added visual depth from secondary horizontal member.
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Arch Cord King Post
King post with curved bottom chord. Increased center clearance. Softer geometry. Suited to rooms with moderate plate heights.
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Howe + Warren
Parallel chord trusses. Diagonal web members. Howe: vertical + diagonal. Warren: alternating diagonals. Long span and heavy load applications. Contemporary and industrial interiors.
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Parallel Chord
Flat top and bottom chords. Internal web members. Horizontal ceiling plane. Maximum visual restraint. Modern and minimalist applications.
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