In another thread about REMOTE wall systems, a Larsen-Truss system was mentioned. I like the idea of cellulose insulation, and, equally important for me is the ability to construct it on-site with local rough-sawn lumber. While looking for examples of Larsen-Truss walls on timber frames, I came across
this link to a home - named Hjälmaren by the owner - in mid-coast Maine. The frame was built by Connolly & Co. (is John a participant in this forum?), with builder Bruce Cummings doing the truss work. As the owner describes, he had to educate the GC and the builder as neither had heard of a Larsen Truss prior to this project. To integrate the Larsen-Truss walls with the timber frame, a 2x deck was built atop the foundation, extending a foot outside the foundation walls. The timbers were inserted between the joists and rest atop the foundation walls, leaving a one-foot perimeter support on which to build the walls.
The example is one option for integration of a Larsen-Truss wall system with a timber frame, but I'd like to find more. I'd be curious if any of you on this forum have feedback (on this house or the Larsen-Truss walls in general), or any other examples to introduce into the discussion.
Best,
~ Kevin
