The Stavehouse concept can be easily adapted to meet various post and beam applications. Whether single story, 1-1/4 story, 1-1/2 story, 2 story, etc, the stave and structural panel infilling concept works.

The following 3D CAD drawings illustrate best how the basic concept has been adapted to various projects and designs over a number of years. Many of these CAD drawings can be directly related to photos of projects listed under the Prior Works section of this site, while others simply illustrate what may be possible and practical using the same basic framing concepts.

If these CAD drawings are also reviewed relative to the Stavehouse Truss Assemblies, one will conclude that a number of standard roof truss systems are available to meet many open concept timber roof requirements. Generally the Scissor trusses are used above open living spaces such as dining & living areas, while those with dropped lower chords are used over bedrooms, bath and other such spaces, although these options are left to the discretion of the purchaser.

Note that the post and panel module can be modified to reduce wall posting by inserting larger 8' or 12' long panels between the posts. This approach is illustrated in the Stavebarn at Midhurst.

On certain commercial applications such as garages etc, where an exposed timber roof system may not be desirable or cost effective, factory built "stick framed" trusses may do the job. Again, the Stavebarn at Midhurst illustrates this approach above the work shop and implement areas, while heavy timber trusses and exposed beams were utilized above the central office and loft areas.

In many cases, large expanses of class may be cut into the SIP in-fill panels between the staves, so long as sufficient panel remains between the post and beam frame members to brace the structure.

One model illustrates the replacement of heavy timber trussing with a ridge and purlin system. These longitudinal roof members are supported at gables and/or at intermediate walls by posts, which are part of the wall frame system. This leads to a more open, and in some cases a lower pitched roofing concept. See the Smooth Rock Falls Model.

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