Timber Frame Gusset Plates
Typical plates are 1 4 thick but larger trusses may require 3 8 1 2 or larger plate which we can supply.
Timber frame gusset plates. These are typically flat 2 dimensional shapes cut to conform with truss members. Gusset plates brackets and saddles swc fabricates most all gusset plates from a36 plate. The gusset plates are normally bolted together. Often the steel gussets are painted black and held to the timber with 3 4 and 1 bolts.
Custom decorative timber brackets that fit just the way you need them. Shown is a 10 12 pitch with 3 16 steel plate. The ot ol are notched beam to column ties used in ornamental applications. 18pack mending plate with screws 3 9 heavy duty straight steel brace for bed frame stainless steel flat brackets metal plate for wood shelves furniture table boards chest right angle.
Simpson can make a variety of flat and bent steel shapes which include gusset plates for heavy timber trusses custom ornamental shapes and retaining plates. Like a frame on a fine painting a beautiful timber framed structure is not complete without the mass and strength of steel plates. Building with timbers it s not as hard looks. Custom timber frame brackets electron metalworks ltd.
Connectors connext post and beam. Fypon bkt12x18x3x1s 3 1 2 w x 18 h x 12 p timber texture bracket. Parts will have sharp edges sanded and holes reamed to size. 6 timber truss end plate with squared edges.
Both have a black powder coat finish for a more decorative look. Custom timber beam brackets with images frame porch. Post and beam steel brackets decorating. They can be decorative and structural brackets at the same time.
Timber framing vs post and beam in log. Any size shape thickness hole placement and size of holes among many other things. Facial brackets or truss plate connectors. All of our gusset plate connections are custom designed and engineered to fit the individual requirements of our projects.
Sometimes the steel plates are galvanized or painted in a variety of colors. We make these custom steel connector plates to your specifications. We can make beam hangers truss plates joist hangers post brackets etc. These are great for pergolas timber framing trusses and a lot more.
These custom steel beam brackets can be modified to work in any situation. This page consists of beam brackets that you d put on the face of your beams or truss which is the exposed part that is in view when you are standing in front of it. Ozco 56615 flush inside 90 degree plate connector 2 per pack 4 3 out of 5 stars 5. Steel connections for timber frames gusset plates.
Price listed is for bare unfinished steel contact for finish options. 6 king post truss upper middle gusset plate with squared edges. Timber frame kitchen by metal brackets roof truss design. Post and beam steel brackets decorating.