These timbers are then tied together with collar ties the horizontal members and gusset plates the metal fasteners as you can see in the photo below right.
Exposed beam roof construction.
Exposed scissors trusses when the width of the room exceeds 32 feet and an open timbered roof is desired without going to the expense of a hammer beam truss an adaptation of the scissors truss.
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The first roof area is constructed with heavy timbered components that are secured to the ridge beam and second floor beams.