Let’s talk about what really turns a house into a showstopper. Not the granite countertops. Not the fancy faucet. We’re talking about the thing people notice before they even step out of the car—those gorgeous, beefy timber frame gable trusses that crown your home like a custom-made badge of craftsmanship.
At Cardinal Millwork, we don’t just build gable trusses—we sculpt statement pieces out of solid timber. Because a well-designed truss isn’t just structural. It’s architectural jewelry.
What Is a Timber Frame Gable Truss, Anyway?
In plain English? It’s the exposed woodwork you see in the peak (gable) of a home’s roofline. It can be purely decorative, purely structural, or (most often) a beautiful blend of both.
These trusses are crafted from real wood beams—not engineered knockoffs or hollow lookalikes. We use materials like Douglas fir, white oak, or cedar to give your home that timeless, rustic-luxury vibe that never goes out of style.
Why Go Custom?
🪵 Unique Designs for Unique Homes
Every house has its own personality, and your gable trusses should match. Whether you want clean lines for a modern farmhouse or curved braces for a mountain lodge feel, we design each truss to fit your vision and your roofline.
🛠 Built to Spec, Not Guesswork
We work from your plans—or help you create them—so your trusses fit like a glove. Our CNC machining ensures every joint, notch, and mortise is cut with precision, while our team hand-finishes every beam to perfection.
💪 Strength You Can See (and Trust)
These aren’t just for looks. Our trusses can be built to handle real structural loads if needed, or we can go fully decorative if the structure’s already there. Either way, you’re getting real wood, real joinery, and real craftsmanship.
Style That Tells a Story
Want something simple and clean? We’ve got you. Prefer the look of rugged king post or scissor trusses with visible steel plates or pegs? Let’s go there. Want to add chamfered edges or a hand-hewn finish to make it look like it came straight out of a centuries-old barn? We do that too.
Our gable trusses are designed to complement your home’s architecture while standing out just enough to make your neighbors do a double take.
Ready to Elevate Your Exterior?
Custom timber frame gable trusses don’t just boost curb appeal—they make a statement. They say, This home was built with intention. With craftsmanship. With character.
And that’s exactly what we deliver at Cardinal Millwork.
📞 Let’s design something bold.
Bring us your ideas—or just a sketch on a napkin—and we’ll take it from there.
