The queen posts are bolted around the principal rafters with the bottom section between the 2 main beams.

The queen post before the purlin is fitted

These angled queen posts are constructed from 3 pieces of timber, which are bolted together with high tensile steel threaded bar and spiked timber connectors.

The angled queen post is constructed from 3 pieces of timber.

Tags: beam, kingpost, principle rafter, timber

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