Assembling & Raising a Hammer Beam Truss | Shelter Builds a Douglas Fir Forever Home | Ep. 2

[@FITZIEBLUE]

You guys ....thanks again from the bottom of my grateful heart! And the timber frame looks just so sweet in the snowy woods

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you for allowing us to create it Mary! It was an absolute joy to build your vision

[@adventuresingoatfarming6754]

Gaius After years after taking your purely post and beam corse ; October 2018 . I started cutting the trees for my dream house. 24X32 on a heated slab. This is going to be one big project to complete by myself.

[@ShelterInstitute]

Congratulations! That is going to be an incredible project, please keep us updated we can’t wait to see it!

[@adventuresingoatfarming6754]

@ I’ll put the adventure on KZbin

[@timlippens1458]

That hammer beam is truly majestic. I’ve been hooked ever since I took your online course. My first project will be a small 10x18 pavilion this summer. Thank you and the home own for sharing.

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you so much for watching! Best of luck on your first project!

[@gregkrueger331]

I keep a disk of beeswax in my pouches for the long timberloks and to put on my tenons to help with fitting together. Definitely saves a lot of unnecessary effort, either way, great looking structure right there. New sub!

[@ShelterInstitute]

That’s a great tip, thank you for watching!

[@bakerandthebug]

Guys, this was amazing to watch. Talk about complex joinery! You all are super hero’s. Only thing missing on you guys are capes!! 🙌🏻

[@ShelterInstitute]

Hahaha thank you so much for watching! This was such an incredible project to be a part of and be able to capture

[@jefflabrozzi9592]

Nice to see a hammer beam assembled. Does not look too easy. Looking forward to the rest of the project.

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you Jeff! It definitely takes some finesse but it is a joy to be able to cut and assemble one

[@mareknosek9377]

Great stuff guys! Probably the nicer style of beam.

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you!

[@10Briguy]

My Dream is to build this up in Vermont. Got the land last year, I just need to signup and learn the skills someday… soon I hope! My dream! Thanks for posting this.

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@FITZIEBLUE]

If you can dream it, they will help you do it!

[@Tanicly69]

Loving this series!!

[@ShelterInstitute]

Thank you for watching!!

[@jhosk]

I'd love to do this with the oak that grows on our farm

[@ShelterInstitute]

That would be incredible!

[@albertoramirezmota1948]

Me gusta por qué todo es bien estudiado y bien planificado no hay margen de errores 👋🙏👍

[@ShelterInstitute]

It makes for the smoothest time on site! Thank you for watching

[@olddodger7178]

Were all of the joints done by hand? Any CNC used? Beautiful work!

[@ShelterInstitute]

No CNC, all by hand!

[@willamettehops]

Looks great! Not sure if putting the frame on top of OSB is a good idea though. Water kills OSB and if a sink, bathtub, laundry, gutter, etc. rots out the subfloor the repair isn't easy.

[@matreynolds1242]

Can I come work for you guys? I'm not even joking. I live in Nova Scotia. I'm 36 years old. I've been studying timber framing from library books for the last 3 years. I'm a plumber by trade, but I'm really an enthusiast of timber framing and old world craftsmanship in general.

[@matthewfield2208]

With the exception of the hammer beam post that has the strapping, are the rest of the posts only connected to the floor system and foundation with those long screws??

[@ShelterInstitute]

That is not the only way that are connected to the first floor platform and foundation! We go over that connection in detail in the next episode when we start installing SIPs!

[@EdHibbard-y7k]

Did you guys mention Ted Benson in the 1st installment?

[@mute7116]

I love these builds but, I am hung up on "not trusting" SIPS. I have yet to find the alternative to SIPS being implemented in your designs. What sayest thou? 😊

[@ShelterInstitute]

We love them! When they are installed correctly they create long lasting efficiency. Check out our other content on our channel for more in depth information!

[@knight907]

There are two main issues with SIPs. First, you absolutely must make sure the seams are properly sealed, or you will end up with mold and mildew at any air penetrations. Some of Shelter’s other videos show the belt-and-suspenders approach they take to that. Second, if you need to alter them on-site, they require some special tools and knowledge that typical framing crews don’t have. Stick framing the outer walls is another option for timber frame structures. Depending on local codes it may not even need to be structural, so like 24” OC 2x4 studs and no shear wall segments, but definitely check with your local permit office or building inspectors. It’s more labor to build a stick frame enclosure, but that labor cost replaces the high up-front cost of manufacturing the SIPs, and it opens up some different insulation choices like rock wool or dense-pack cellulose.

[@ervintaylor6508]

Is it the tradition to have a cross up there with that bush?

[@ShelterInstitute]

We have not heard of that but it could be!

[@mymainelogcabin]

👍👍

[@ShelterInstitute]

🙌🙌

[@WeTheP30PL3]

Back in my day 2020 we would use our hands to hammer in the nails. We never used or even saw a hammer being used on a job site

[@ShelterInstitute]

😂😂