Often, something called a joist strap or strong-tie is used. It connects the end of the truss to the wall. Traditionally a rafter end had a ‘birds mouth joint’ to connect it to a wall head.
Exposed beams are definitely a trend for luxurious houses all over the world. I've visited a house that uses false beams with timber laminates to create the exposed beams effect but it's not as good as the plastic beam due to its flatness and edges.
Hi, really inciteful. I am looking at adding a 4.5mx4.5m extention onto the front on my detached bungalow. Would opting for a cut roof work? I'm not interested in having exposed beams.
@@RealLifeArchitecture we're fortunate enough that we live on a road where we have a lot of space at the front of the house and 90% of the bungalows have put an extention on the front so I'd be surprised if it were refused.
Currently planning a self-build in Scotland. Your channel has been really useful. Thanks for the content!
I’m glad you find it useful
Thanks for sharing this, really appreciate. What is the best way to fix the trusses to the wall, are they bolted to it?
Often, something called a joist strap or strong-tie is used. It connects the end of the truss to the wall. Traditionally a rafter end had a ‘birds mouth joint’ to connect it to a wall head.
Exposed beams are definitely a trend for luxurious houses all over the world. I've visited a house that uses false beams with timber laminates to create the exposed beams effect but it's not as good as the plastic beam due to its flatness and edges.
It’s not the same, I’m a fan of keeping it real.
@@RealLifeArchitecture same here. It’s just mind boggling for architecture but for commercial interior design, it’s okay.
Always up for a bit of Voodoo Physics, the pins get everywhere mind!
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Hi, really inciteful. I am looking at adding a 4.5mx4.5m extention onto the front on my detached bungalow. Would opting for a cut roof work? I'm not interested in having exposed beams.
My question is whether an extension to the front will get planning permission. Most local authorities don’t encourage this
@@RealLifeArchitecture regarding not encouraging do you mean not encouraging front extentions?
@@popcornplayer28 correct. I seriously doubt you would get permission to build to the front of a typical house in the uk, beyond a conventional porch.
@@RealLifeArchitecture we're fortunate enough that we live on a road where we have a lot of space at the front of the house and 90% of the bungalows have put an extention on the front so I'd be surprised if it were refused.
@@popcornplayer28 fair enough but do check whatever guidance your local authority has published, they may have specific policy on this
I wish you could come and help me fix my house in Poland...
I would love a trip to Poland, was there in February for the first time and loved it