Knock Down Model Log Truss Project

This is our "Knock Down Version" Log Truss

This Truss System was designed by a engineer using Exposed Metal Gusset Plates

Below are photos of the Log Trusses for this New Home being built in Arizona

The Roof System will be a Log Truss System with 7/12 Pitch Trusses & Log Purlins

( Log Truss System spans for this new home will range from 26 ' up to 38' )

Notes: Due to the size of this Log Truss and for shipping reasons, we use this version of truss

( Engineer's Specifications )

Wood Type: Engelmann Spruce

Timber Grade: Select Structural

Size: 12" Tops ( 14" to 16" Butts )

Taper: A maximum of 1-1/5 inches of taper per 10 ft of log length is allowed

Sweep: Single sweep is permitted when a center line from each end does not vary more the 2 inches in 30 feet.

Spiral: Spiral grain cannot exceed one inch in ten inches of length.

Connections: Exposed Steel Gusset Plates

Moisture: The industry standard of 18% moisture content.

Notes: Due to the size of this Log Trusses and shipping reasons, we use our Knock Down Model Truss Version. In short, we assemble the Log Trusses at our yard, then numbered - disassembled and then ship to the job site. They will have to be re-assembled once they arrive at the job site.

The Timbers Being used for this project are Engelmann Spruce

They have been (aged on the stump) and come from Dead-Standing Trees

We do the Rough Machine Peeling in the woods.....When done we start the milling process at our log yard

(Photo Left) shows the 38' Timbers that will become the bottom cord clear span....

Cutting the Top Cord Log Rafters for the Log Trusses .....

This will be where the Log Purlins will be attached on the project later...

Photo shows the size of the timbers being used for this Truss project....

Next we do the angle cutting and install our " Western Flair "

This is were the connection points of the Log members meet and are bolted together

The " Western Flair "areas are reduced to a 10"x 8" square timber area

This allows a flat contact point for the Log members and an assembly area for the Steel Gusset Plates

After the Log cutting is done.....we start the peeling process on the Logs

( Stacked upside down ) This is the top cord Log Rafters used in the Truss Assembly

Cutting & Peeling the Bottom Cord Truss Members.... 38 foot long Logs

These are used for the bottom cord clear span members...

The Truss Assembly Process...

This Truss design requires a 1/4" metal gusset plate to be installed at the Log connection points...

This metal gusset plate is custom made to meet the correct angles on the truss design....

A thru bolt system will be used to make the connections....

Notice our " Western Flair " at the intersecting Log Connections...

This also makes the truss Look Amazing once installed on the Roof System.....

This will give the Home a Lifetime of Viewing Pleasure...

This is our Knock Down Model Truss Version

In short....We custom build the Log Trusses at our Log yard, then disassembled & ship them to the site.

The trusses will have to be re-assembled once they arrive at the job site.

A Look at Our Knock Down Model Truss Version...

( Ready to be shipped to the project site )

We assemble the Log Trusses at our yard, then numbered - disassembled and ship to the site.

The Truss will have to be re-assembled once they arrive at the job site.

Notes: Each Truss will be bunked and labeled separate with all the timber parts cut to the correct size....

A semi truck is then Loaded with our Knock Down Model Trusses

The Next Stop is the job site in Arizona

Give us a call to discuss your Log Truss project, we'll be happy to work with your contractor or suppliers to ensure proper spans, loads, pitches on any of our Log Trusses or Tie Beam requirements you have.