Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: NicknamedBob
They use triangles extensively, and exclusively.

Something like these then?


3,001 posted on 01/01/2014 1:07:42 AM PST by NoCmpromiz (John 14:6 is a non-pluralistic comment.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2982 | View Replies ]


To: NoCmpromiz
"Something like these then?"

They would be suitable for the floor framing, yes.

But using triangular trusses as gambrel side framing gives more side-to-side strength.

You end up with a double-thickness truss, every two feet. As I said, it's costly that way, but it should be quite strong, and the trusses are more commonly available.

It would also be nice to have a crane for the assembly. But even if you don't, I think these could go up fairly easily.

Good Luck on having a proper barn again!

3,057 posted on 01/01/2014 8:39:00 AM PST by NicknamedBob (If you voted for 0bama to show that you're not a racist, you're a racist. -- NicknamedMike)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3001 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson