timber portal frame

MPP81 – Timber Portal Shed in Coles Bay, TAS – Apr 2026

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026|Projects

This project highlights the growing demand for timber portal frame sheds as a practical alternative to traditional steel structures. When Scott Ryland from Becks Truss & Frame approached us for a timber solution, we were well positioned to deliver, drawing on our recent experience designing...

MPP76 – Gundaroo House – Sep 2025

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025|Projects

Early this year we featured the Gundaroo shed which was a resounding success. Not to be outdone, Jared and the team from Quartersawn Constructions have now taken on the Gundaroo house. With the roof members, bracing, and selected walls engineered by Meyer Timber it has...

MPP75 – meyBRACE in Hobart Development – Aug 2025

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025|Projects

In collaboration with Matt Webster (Acacia Engineering), we proudly introduced meyBRACE in Tasmania for the first time. On a major multi-development project in Old Beach (Hobart), our task was to eliminate steel bracing using custom timber solutions—including three-legged meyBRACEs and cantilevered lintels. The response from...

MPP51 – Timber portal shed in Mt Gambier – Jun 2023

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023|Projects

Timber portal frames have been used in shed construction for many years, but it has certainly been on the decline over the last two decades. The reasons may vary between cost, availability and the dominance of steel sheds in the market. We have now developed...

MPP42 – Macleay Island Mansion – July 2022

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022|Projects

Building on an island can be quite difficult. Transport on barges is expensive, you need to make sure you have all the equipment, and getting rid of waste materials adds to the cost. These were some of the issues faced by Sam Dennis who wanted...