Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Knee-Braced Post-and-Beam Porch Bent

6x6 cedar posts, 6x10 beam, 4x4 braces with 45-degree timber screw joints

Time: 3 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
7 parts and 0 fasteners in 4 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Cedar splits easily near end distances; maintain minimum 3 in screw edge clearance.
Provide temporary diagonal cross-bracing until the primary knee braces are fully fastened.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Knee-Braced Post-and-Beam Porch Bent

6x6 cedar posts, 6x10 beam, 4x4 braces with 45-degree timber screw joints

Time: 3 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
7 parts and 0 fasteners in 4 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Cedar splits easily near end distances; maintain minimum 3 in screw edge clearance.
Provide temporary diagonal cross-bracing until the primary knee braces are fully fastened.