[tvizzle]

Hey guys!

Here's a pic of my house.. I've already deleted the big deck in the front yard lol.


But It's time to redo the front entry! I've been thinking of doing a timber frame gable over the entry. I'm open to suggestions too. I think I'd delete the window above the front door and put the entry roof around that height.

Does anyone know what the framing details are for something like this?

Cathedrial look inside:

So I'm thinking 4x4 purlins and whatever size ridge/wall beams... but how do you tie the beams into the house? Could all 3 beams sit in beam pockets?

edit: its been done before! im thinkin something like this...

 

[Nealtw]

Hey guys!

Here's a pic of my house.. I've already deleted the big deck in the front yard lol.


But It's time to redo the front entry! I've been thinking of doing a timber frame gable over the entry. I'm open to suggestions too. I think I'd delete the window above the front door and put the entry roof around that height.

Does anyone know what the framing details are for something like this?



Cathedrial look inside:


So I'm thinking 4x4 purlins and whatever size ridge/wall beams... but how do you tie the beams into the house? Could all 3 beams sit in beam pockets?

edit: its been done before! im thinkin something like this...

You have open the wall and put studs in to support the beam on the iside all the way to the foundation.

The problem with your house is the upper floor cantilever.
In this sample they solved that by adding a footing and foundation under that part of the floor.

 

[tvizzle]

I dig that.

How does it work without collar tie/rafter ties on the wall side? Is it just because its a small load and the ridge beam prevents spreading?

In that example they dont have ties anywhere...

 

[Nealtw]

I dig that.

How does it work without collar tie/rafter ties on the wall side? Is it just because its a small load and the ridge beam prevents spreading?

In that example they dont have ties anywhere...

They have used vaulted trusses and hid them.