On this Swiss-style hand-crafted log building project, exposed to potentially damaging high winds on a hillside, the designer was required to produce a low pitched timber roof system with substantial overhangs. The Stavebolt connector was utilized in much of the timber roof framing because of its proven strength and ductility.

All gable posts, clear-story timbers and truss tension members incorporate the device at both ends. Gable panels were keyed and screwed to splines on the sides of the gable posts to produce an effective shear wall. The purlin connection through the gable posts and the top rounds of the log work, was further strengthened by through-bolting of all of the wall logs to the 10" reinforced concrete foundation. SIP roofing was attached to wall plates and purlins with 14" panel screws.