This article is the first in a series to discuss and illustrate the form, function and joinery of American timber-framed roof trusses of the past, showing typical examples with variations. The series was developed from original research under a grant from the National Park Service and the National center for Preservation Technology and Training.
The article appeared in Timber Framing: Journal of the Timber Framers Guild: No. 69, September, 2003.
2004-11 Historic American Roof Trusses: II. Queen Post Trusses
2004-12 Historic American Roof Trusses: III. King Post Trusses
2004-13 Historic American Roof Trusses: King Post Truss Engineering, an Addendum
2004-14 Historic American Roof Trusses: IV. Composite and Raised Bottom Cord Trusses
2004-29 Historic American Roof Trusses: V. The Evolution of Roof Trusses