The beams get their dark color from the application of a preservative applied by others.
Arched laminated wood beams.
Treated glulam beams can be used in applications where the beam will be exposed to weather insects sunlight and high moisture conditions.
They resist checking and twisting because of the use of multiple plies of kiln dried lumber bonded together with waterproof phenol resorcinol adhesive.
Our laminated wood is readily available and generally requires less lead time than other structural framing systems.
Radial curved elliptical shapes and reverse curves are all possible.
Here you will learn how to laminate curved beams.
Laminated beams are superior in all strength characteristics to solid sawn lumber.
The curved beams to the right are part of an outdoor stage near sedona arizona.
Rigidply rafters inc has been manufacturing glue laminated products since 1954.
The open wood structure blends well with the open environment.
Our structural glulam units are available in columns trusses arches purlins and beams floor and roof.
Unalam glulam products are manufactured in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit your building needs.
The flexibility of glulam beams allows for the designer s creative imagination to be realised.
Other uses include golf atv and snowmobile bridges crane mats and boardwalks.
These beams are 24f 1 8e or combination 50 syp.
Factory made members can be formed into any practical shape and any desired size.
Preservative treatment is common in timbers exposed to moisture and helps to insure a long service life.