Timber Framers Guild Forums General General Forum Questions Unusal Queen post truss

Has anyon ever seen a queen post truss in which the posts are canted towards the ridge rather than the eave? I saw on recently and was wondering if there is precedent or if the barn may have been moved and reassembled incorrectly.

Well, That sounds quite odd.

If I understand you correctly you are speaking of Canted PURLIN POST's rather than Queen Posts. The latter being in a true truss assembly.

In a typical Canted Purlin Post roof assembly there are supporting struts which brace the Canted Post. These supposting struts do point towards the ridge, while the Canted Purlin Post's point towards the eave.

What location did you see this structure?
Was it new or old?
Were the members hewn, sawn, etc.

Could you post a photograph?
-Collin

No there are no braces on the queen posts. The frame is hewn and I have no idea of the age. I am still trying to find out if this barn was built in it's current location or if it was moved. These posts are between the tie beam and the rafter. There are four bents and all of them have this same anomaly. I will try to get photos and post them.

Also the barn is located in SW Michigan.

A picture would be great.
-Collin

Very interisting! I am actively collecting photos and measured drawings of unusual framing fratures. I look forward to seeing a photo.

Thanks, Jim