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Vaulted Ridge Beam And Purlins — before design concept
Vaulted Ridge Beam And Purlins — after design concept
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Design concept — illustrative before and after. Final materials and scope are confirmed for your project.

Beams & Ceilings · Symmetrical vaulted great room

Vaulted Ridge Beam And Purlins

Bring this look to your home or new build. Abel helps define the materials, measure the space and coordinate the agreed installation.

Project-specific quote after review. Final dimensions, preparation, finish work and installation are confirmed for your space.

Design materials and measurements

Place a 12 in by 12 in ridge beam at the vault peak. Add 8 in by 8 in purlins perpendicular to the ridge at 5 ft on center with equal end spacing.

Material / finish
Hand-hewn Douglas fir, medium walnut stain
Default species
Walnut
Nominal sizes
18 ft clear width by 24 ft length, 10 ft wall plates, centered 16 ft ridge, 6:12 symmetrical vault, ridge runs north to south along the 24 ft dimension. Three 3 ft by 6 ft windows on each long side wall in mirrored positions; one 3 ft by 8 ft door at the southeast corner; end walls uninterrupted above 8 ft. The 12 in ridge remains centered, straight and continuous from north to south; purlins are perpendicular at 5 ft on center with equal end bays. Field measurement required before material release.
Milled parts
5
Material package
ASM-FINISH-F13-MAT
Labor package
ASM-FINISH-F13-INST
Planning crew hours
32

Installed labor scope

  • Field measure and site-condition reviewLAB-WALL-SURVEY-EA1 per design area
  • Mobilization, protection and containmentLAB-WALL-PROTECT-EA1 per mobilization
  • Substrate prep, flattening and patchingLAB-WALL-PREP-SFNet treated SF
  • Pattern layout, datum setup and elevation verificationLAB-WALL-LAYOUT-EA1 per design area
  • Custom shop fabrication and dry fitLAB-SHOP-MILL-HRShop hours from approved cut list
  • Install beams, trim, rails, stiles and mouldingsLAB-FLD-TRIM-LFInstalled millwork LF
  • Sand, stain or oil and clear-finish woodworkLAB-FIN-WOOD-SFCalculated exposed wood SF
  • Final detail, cleanup and turnoverLAB-WALL-CLEAN-EA1 per project

Activities are tied to this installed package. Crew size, production rates, minimums and sell rates remain estimator-approved quote inputs.

Baseline material package

  • Ridge beam assemblyMAT-DF-BEAM-12X121 planning line; LF quantity by approved field takeoff
  • Purlin assembliesMAT-DF-BEAM-8X81 planning line; LF quantity by approved field takeoff
  • Structural attachmentHDW-BEAM-STRUCT1 planning line; SET quantity by approved field takeoff
  • Installation consumablesCONS-FAST-ADH1 planning line; SET quantity by approved field takeoff
  • Wood finishFIN-WOOD-CLEAR1 planning line; SF quantity by approved field takeoff

Planning codes and baseline purchase quantities are tied to this design. Spruce item numbers, current pricing and field-adjusted quantities are confirmed during estimating.

Design reference only. Exact products, quantities, fabrication and installation need project review before ordering.

Plan your measurements

Add the room, wall or opening sizes for this look. Your measurements help us review the material package and any installation you request.

Plan this selection

Choose what you are measuring, then enter its size. Use a separate group for each different wall, room or opening.

This design is awaiting material and pricing review. The quantities below are preliminary and must be checked before ordering. Request a reviewed material and installation quote.

Planning assembly SKUs, component codes, construction geometry, cut-list rules, waste factors and labor activities are tied to this design. Exact active Spruce item numbers, purchase units, verified quantities, appliance clearances and labor rates require estimator approval before ordering or quoting.

Size group 1
What are you measuring?

This design includes a specific feature or assembly. Measure it once; repeating a room could also repeat fixed doors, shelves or mantel parts.

Measured scope per item

This design has fixed dimensions. Include any size changes in your quote request.

Size group 1 · 1 identical item

Preliminary quantities for this group, including 0.15% waste.
ComponentQuantity
Ridge beam assembly12x12 hand-hewn Douglas-fir box beam · WalnutComponent 1 · exact product and account price to confirmDetail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredChecking pricing…
Purlin assemblies8x8 hand-hewn Douglas-fir box beams · WalnutComponent 2 · exact product and account price to confirmDetail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredChecking pricing…
Structural attachmentEngineered concealed beam blocking and fastener set · WalnutComponent 3 · exact product and account price to confirmDetail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredChecking pricing…
Installation consumablesCompatible adhesive, finish fasteners, shims and blocking accessories · WalnutComponent 4 · exact product and account price to confirmDetail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredChecking pricing…
Wood finishApproved stain or oil plus protective clear finish · WalnutComponent 5 · exact product and account price to confirmDetail review requiredPurchase quantity: review requiredChecking pricing…
Complete material packagePricing to confirm

Installation and delivery require a separate quote. Stock lengths, cuts, fasteners, finishing and site conditions are confirmed during review.

What needs review
  • This component’s quantity formula needs a reviewed construction detail.
  • Set contents and quantities require a reviewed assembly definition.
  • This design’s bill of materials and public pricing need verification.

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