Glass Roof Timber Frame

A glass roof is a super effective way to pull more light into your home but before taking the plunge consider this expert advice.

Glass roof timber frame.

See more ideas about hip roof timber frame timber. Infill thickness 6 to 64 mm. The fixings between the glass fin and beam will be designed utilising iq s expert minimal detailing to create a clear and neat glass to glass junction with minimal framing or fixings. Adding purlins between heavy timber trusses is an elegant way to reduce the cost of a timber frame roof because purlins permit an increased on center distance between trusses so you purchase fewer trusses.

Angular log walls and timber frame structures flat sloping roof lines large walls of glass that blur the lines between interior and exterior spaces integration of metal accents such as steel and copper. Which allows water to run down onto the waterproofing layer of the roof. System width 50 56 76 96 mm. A continuous curved arch that forms a timber frame roof for a pergola adds interest as well as drawing the eye upwards giving the perception of a grandeur scaled structure.

Some may prefer the flat roof glass heavy look of a modern timber home while others are more interested in the rustic nature of an appalachian style log home. There is an innate and natural affection for curves and arches in architecture. Infill thickness 10 to 80 mm. Frame 100 120 ri t timber rooflight window.

If suitable a upvc or aluminium frame. An added benefit are the strong lines that purlins create by running parallel to the ridge beam s. System depth 100 120 mm. From design to completion an architectural gem.

For a different appearance steel t or box sections can be used to support the glass joints within a glass roof. Timber frame glass roof system. This is a great option if you want to. Glass weight up to 550 600 kg.

This detail is used greatly on glass box extensions. A unique custom designed timber frame glass roof system was fabricated to fit the timber frame structure in this upscale kitchen. Timber frame truss and purlins. Our in house architectural group m t n design can incorporate log and timber construction into the style you like most.

Back to glass roof systems roof lanterns. In this case the timber decking sits on top of that. Utilizing richly profiled wood framing clad in aluminum or copper or an aluminum frame with copper clad options we can create a pleasing glass opening for your project.