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We worked with Morelock-Ross Builders and Mark Cummins with Marshall Walters Woody Architects on this beautiful church in Springfield, MO. It features douglas fir timbers with a dark stain, a graceful arched truss with a steel tie rod to resolve spreading forces and heavy timber scissor trusses in the cloister.
Find photographs of the timber frame below. Click on the images below to view high resolution photographs. See more on Sandy's Blog.
Arched Church Truss with Crane
A graceful arched heavy timber truss appears to be flying as a crane lifts it into position.
Arched Church Truss with Steel Tie Rod
The finished sanctuary with douglas fir timber trusses. The finish is a dark minwax stain and flat black paint on the steel. A steel tie rod holds the truss, and the building, from spreading. A beautiful cathedral ceiling!
Cloister with Timber Scissor Trusses
The extensive cloister features timber scissor trusses with black steel gusset plates. The steel was cut with a plasma cutter to a decorative shape.
Heavy Timber Truss
The pre-engineered and pre-assembled truss is lifted off the ground by a crane. Straps, comealongs and tag lines are in place to help the erectors place it in the building.
Post and Beam Truss Installation
This photo shows the truss as it is dropped into posit ion in a steel boot.
Heavy Timber Truss Construction
Christ Episcopal Church under construction as the heavy timber trusses are installed.
Timber Truss Flying
One last view as a large crane drops a 56' truss into place.
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