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

Welcome to another Shelter Builds series! In this four-part series, we're raising a 24' x 36' timber frame forever home for our incredible client, Mary. This frame was designed specifically for its beauty and functionality. Over the course of these episodes, you'll see us build the first-floor platform, install the timber frame featuring a stunning hammer beam truss, install the gypsum (drywall), and complete the SIP shell, wall, and roof system. Join us for many twists and turns, a hint of drama, and beautiful Douglas fir joinery as we present: Shelter Builds a Douglas Fir Forever Home! In episode two of the series, we focus on assembling the hammer beam truss with the tightest joinery possible. While one team works on this, another installs the clear-coated V-match white pine ceiling that will sit beneath the roof SIPs, and we simultaneously tackle the gypsum (drywall) installation. By the end of day two, the frame is fully assembled, and we've completed most of the gypsum and V-match ceiling installation. Join us in the next episode as we install the wall SIPs—and get ready for a few surprises along the way! Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: https://www.sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-course Interested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: https://www.sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-course Interested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: https://www.shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-frames/ Interested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: https://www.sheltercourses.com/in-person-courses Interested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: https://www.sheltertools.com/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelterinstitute/ Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelterbuild/ For Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions: [email protected] 0:00 Hammer Beam Truss Assembly 4:05 Finishing The First Two Raised Bents 6:53 King Post Truss Assembly 11:52 Bent Raising 14:55 Hammer Beam Tie Detail 16:20 Placing The Final Purlins 17:50 PP&B Online Course Ad 18:22 Drywall Installation 19:58 T&G Roof Installation 20:49 Hammer Beam Truss Engineering Discussion 24:47 Outro