Adding purlins between heavy timber trusses is an elegant way to reduce the cost of a timber frame roof because purlins permit an increased on center distance between trusses so you purchase fewer trusses.
Timber frame truss prices.
A full custom timber frame home for the timber frame only is averaging 24 52 per square foot.
Other wood species are available at your request and we can also make log trusses.
See our timber frame truss page for pictures and more information on our trusses.
Flexible design with span pitch and on center spacing standard stud construction typically requires only 3 studs.
To get started with your timber truss order fill out our timber truss project form or call 1 800 716 0636 or contact us online.
An added benefit are the strong lines that purlins create by running parallel to the ridge beam s.
We also have the option to do structural timber frame trusses only which average 21 32 per square foot.
Our timber frame trusses and truss systems offer large beams with our same joinery methods.
Timber frame truss and purlins.
This price includes consultation shop drawings engineering if needed and for reciprocal states assembly and delivery prep.
For a basic design using 6x8 timbers with a 22 span and a 6 12 pitch the cost per truss will run in the neighborhood of 4 000 00 per truss.