Timber Framing

Planning calculators for timber framing — estimates from industry-style inputs.

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Beam sizing from span, load, and wood species using NDS bending and deflection checks.

Joint dimensions, peg sizing, and shear capacity from timber size and load using traditional timber framing rules.

Crew size, equipment needs, and schedule for a timber frame raising day.

Board feet, cubic volume, and weight from timber dimensions and species.

Structural insulated panel count, R-value, and cost from wall/roof dimensions and panel thickness.

Post spacing, post count, beam quantities, and post load capacity for rectangular post-and-beam structures.

King-post truss member forces, rafter sizing, and bottom chord tension from span, rise, and loading.

Compare 9 species/grade combinations for a beam application with bending and deflection checks.

Bolt count, spacing, and capacity for timber connections using NDS lateral design values.

Log count, volume, weight, and chinking needs from building dimensions and log profile.