Posted By: piller
king post joinery question - 09/13/02 03:23 AM
Hi, I have a question about how the principal rafters and the king post are joined at the peak of a king post truss. I have seen this joint done in three ways, is there a best method?
The sides of the rafter housings at the top of the king post can be angled up and out like a V, the sides can be angled up and in like an A, or the sides can be vertical.
I would think that the A design would be strongest but it would depend upon there being adequate material remaining in the post top. However, most of the king posts I have seen have been in the V configuration. Comments?
Chip Piller
The sides of the rafter housings at the top of the king post can be angled up and out like a V, the sides can be angled up and in like an A, or the sides can be vertical.
I would think that the A design would be strongest but it would depend upon there being adequate material remaining in the post top. However, most of the king posts I have seen have been in the V configuration. Comments?
Chip Piller