Noob Question

mdog114

Hey all!

This is my first post, I've been reading the forum and there's lots of great info. I look forward to learning from all the contributers.

I've been asked by a client to build an outdoor cabana for a pool. He wants a low pitch with an open truss system. I was wondering if anyone knew of a place I could order some rough-sawn wooden trusses?

I'm located in the NY tri-state area, so NY state, CT, VT and PA would be semi-local.

I could also assemble them myself if I had to, but I would need a source for some rough-sawn lumber. In addition, any tips on where I could pickup some nice straps/hangers for the trusses would also helpful.

Thanks in advance!

woodmagman

A Cabana is not really that big of a stucture, is it? You should be able to just stick frame the roof with out all the brackets and bolts. I would look at a book on traditional post and beam construction if you would like to dress it up a bit. Lap and dowels can be dam fine looking if done right....sourcing material is something that you will need to do through your supplier..

mdog114

Thanks!

Last time I talked to the guy, it was going to be a simple project. Now that the wife got involved, it needs a bathroom, cooking station, flat-panel TV....basically the works! At this point, we're thinking of doing a post-style base with some nice trusses sitting on top.

My main concerns are wind sheer forces on the roof (it's an open structure) and a good source for trusses and/or some nice rough-cut lumber.

I'm going to hit the B&N Monday and pickup some post & beam books like you suggested.

Tom R

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Good luck with the project!!

houston

Heres a number 570-744-2631 cc allis &sons they sell rough cut and build trusses may be worth a call up in n.e p.a hope this helps

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reveivl

Upsell them a traditional timber frame

There's books on this of course, if you haven't done it. Mortise and tenon joinery, knee braces, pegs, the works.

Tedd Benson is on the east coast somewhere, he has written many books on the subject from noobs to experts, and also has a shop where he could cut the frame and you erect it.

Or post-and-beam it with exposed fish plates if you/they like that look, this is easier to get past engineers too, they understand steel more than wood.

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skymaster

I believe Ted Benson's shop is around Maine,VT,area. You can easily "google" him.

skymaster

I believe Ted Benson's shop is around Maine,VT,area. You can easily "google" him. http://www.bensonwood.com/ here it is

reveivl

Thanks, Sky, I was lazy...

He's an interesting man, had a huge amount to do with the revival of timber framing as a craft in the US and Canada, very entertaining as a speaker and looks a LOT like Chevy Chase, but not as funny.

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mdog114

Thank you guys so much for all the replies!

I'll look into all the suggestions, this place rocks!

I love working with wood and have since I was a little kid! This is an adult woderland for me and hope to learn tons of stuff from all you guys!

Thanks again!