Popular Structural Systems

Figure 1:Typical multiple member post and beam construction

Post and Beam Frames
Probably the oldest structural system, yet still favoured by today’s designers. Traditionally using large end-section timbers, post and beam structures have been favoured for building everything from shearing sheds to eight storey city buildings. Many examples over 100 years old still stand behind their nineteenth century brick facades throughout our major cities.

Although large end-section timbers are still available to order, today’s precision milled, kiln dried hardwoods are ideal for multiple member post and beam structures. The use of timber to timber connection systems enables slim, robust and beautiful structures to be constructed practically and economically. Where large end sections are required, glue laminated hardwood offers almost unlimited potential.