Post and truss.
Medieval timber roof construction.
Not a true truss the construction is similar to corbeled masonry see corbel in that each set of beams steps upward and inward by resting on the ones below by means of curved braces and struts.
It is possible to divide timber framed buildings into four building types.
Many such superb constructions still exist and are still in use today.
Carpentry class held in estonia and organised by vanaajamaja vanaajamaja e.
Box frame below left construction consists of wall frames connected at bay intervals by cross tie beams.
Always using either arched cut stone spans or vaulted timber spans at roof level.
The centrally braced crown post roof was developed and from the 14th century the hammerbeam roof provided the means for a spectacular timber covering for wider spaces.
This is an instructional documentary about the traditional french timber framing.
Medieval construction ecclesiastical and royal buildings.
The roof is a separate structural element which bears onto the external walls the roof acting as a lid on a box.
Used only for public works royal buildings and ecclesiastical buildings of royal importance.
Hammer beam roof english medieval timber roof system used when a long span was needed.