Timber Framers Guild Forums Tools Timberframe Design Ridge beam

CB,

Thanks for the response. I understand that a center beam would get rid of my trouble, but it takes away from the openness of the space, if you know what i mean. The material is ponderosa pine bending = 1100 psi and i can cut up to 36" in b and d.

Could you maybe supply me with the steps to see how big this beam is going to be.

thanks