Q. I'm getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I've been told that a wood beam will work, but I've always seen steel I-beams in other houses.

Drive into a expert look at how Bengkirai wood is being cut to create beams for a project that began last year. Bengkirai, known for its durability and strength, is an ideal choice for building ...

Utah-based Custom Wood Beams can renew, refresh and renovate your home. Rand Wilson says their beams are a timeless and historical form of construction that give any space more depth and interest.

Exposed wood beams in a trellis, arbor or pergola, and corbels are also commonly damaged by dry rot as rain and heavy fog wet the top of the wood. Over time the wood splits, allowing the moisture ...