Has anyone used this company before

http://www.americanpoleandtimber.com/prod-structural-timber-trusses.shtml

or this one?

http://www.sandcreekpostandbeamoftx.com/moreinformation.htm

It might save me a lot of work and make my building dept happy since they can engineer stamp their designs.

I'm not sure how picky my local building dept will be. I did use "home made 2x6" trusses on a project once actually it was a lean too and they let me get away with it. However with a free standing unit they might balk and require engineered drawings.

There are two reasons I want to do it my self.
1. I like learning new things.
2. I think I will save money.

Perhaps the second reason is incorrect. I've only found ONE company that will do timber framing in my area (searched google) and they seem too busy to even quote an approximate cost. I do have about 6 guys total to help me and I can rent what ever is needed to raise the building.

Last edited by Rolland Elliott; 07/09/12 11:36 AM.