The first roof area is constructed with heavy timbered components that are secured to the ridge beam and second floor beams.
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 basic approach to insulating a roof with exposed rafters involves placing insulation on the exterior side of the finish ceiling and covering the insulation with a layer of sheathing.
What is the most cost effective and efficient way to build a house with an exposed beam ceiling.
Is it to build the to be exposed ceiling structure first and then add insulation on the top exterior followed by a roof after the insulation is in place.
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.