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Waiting for take out, this is the entrance , some interesting timber work.

Duke. You need to come to the UK and see some serious timber framing. Quite a lot of it much older than AmCan .... :cool:
 
I have been over your way four times and visited many a castle, churches, old pubs and inns, stately homes and barns. Amazing timber framing for sure which you don't get where I live.
 
Well, it's nice to see timber framing, anywhere, any time. However, there's something about stained pine......
 
True. This is almost like a Queen post truss. It's on an overhang, so I guess the only loadings on it are minor. It's mainly decorative.
 
Yes I agree mainly decorative, the top beam/ ridge beam only extends maybe 6' from the stone wall.
All the stone used here was salvaged from a church which was demolished in Sturgeon Falls.
 
I was going to disagree with you two on this one and say looking at the design the bottom chord looks like it is designed to take load. Mainly because of the below observations:

I think the bottom projections, at plate height, are there to add support to the bottom chord because the framework where the bottom chord meets the plate only has a small bearing on the plate.

I also think the projections are there to help support the bottom chord and stop deflection.

But after a second look and seeing no purlings I've moved over to your camp and also think it's is likely to be more for decoration.
 
duke said:
I figure the rectangular look is to accent the gable window and entrance. It does it job as a focul point.
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What gets me on this construction is the lack of visual purlings which is a primary reason for having a supporting truss structure. That's why I think you and Mike have sussed it. Keen eyes!
 
The restaurant is called Kates Kountry Kitchen. They are Mennonites , with a sizeable community. Very nice owners which I have known for 20 years. The structure was built by their Southern Ontario brethern .
Popular location for truckers and locals and anyone travelling along the trans Canada Highway between North Bay and Sudbury.
 
duke said:
The restaurant is called Kates Kountry Kitchen. They are Mennonites , with a sizeable community. Very nice owners which I have known for 20 years. The structure was built by their Southern Ontario brethern .
Popular location for truckers and locals and anyone travelling along the trans Canada Highway between North Bay and Sudbury.
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Interesting.
 
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