Both wood and steel can make fabulous load carrying beams. I’ve used both materials for decades in all sorts of situations. In fact, you may not realize this, but you can mix the two making a ...

loading of truss connections and loading beams from the tension side can induce internal moments and tension perpendicular-to-grain stresses. As most connections occur at the ends of beams where the ...

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.