TFG Events & Workshops

Joshua Coleman

Josh Coleman is a senior partner with Lancaster County Timber Frames Inc., TF Guild member since 2002 and has been timber framing since1999. Josh currently leads the design team at LCTF and recently got his P.E. license after procrastinating for 19 yrs. Josh enjoys the privilege working with a great team of people to help design and raise beautiful timber frames that enhance and uplift. Participating in the raising of frames that he helped design, which is
increasingly rare in the construction industry, is a particular joy.

Presentation

Anatomy of a Covered Bridge
Rehabilitation of the Rudolph & Arthur Covered Bridge in Lincoln University, PA In 2021, the Historic Rudolph & Arthur Covered Bridge was washed off its abutments in the remnant of Hurricane Ida and none of the original structure was recovered. Lancaster County Timber Frames was selected to manufacture and install a reproduction, built in the same configuration as the original. Using pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine, the 80 foot Burr- Arch Truss was cut and pre-fit in our shop. In the Summer of 2025, the completed timbers were delivered to the site where the trusses were assembled and installed on the new abutments. Highlights include: how to predict camber deflection, rigging plans and how to negotiate with DOT inspectors. Joe McCarthy and Josh Coleman will share pictures and stories of the process from beginning to end that will, once again, amuse and amaze.