Radial curved elliptical shapes and reverse curves are all possible.
Arched laminated wood beams.
Have you ever wanted to build a beautiful arched bridge over a pond or creek.
These beams are 24f 1 8e or combination 50 syp.
Preservative treatment is common in timbers exposed to moisture and helps to insure a long service life.
The open wood structure blends well with the open environment.
The flexibility of glulam beams allows for the designer s creative imagination to be realised.
Laminated beams are superior in all strength characteristics to solid sawn lumber.
Here you will learn how to laminate curved beams.
Factory made members can be formed into any practical shape and any desired size.
Treated glulam beams can be used in applications where the beam will be exposed to weather insects sunlight and high moisture conditions.
Our structural glulam units are available in columns trusses arches purlins and beams floor and roof.
The beams get their dark color from the application of a preservative applied by others.
Great for decks providing an unobstructed view.
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.
Rigidply rafters inc has been manufacturing glue laminated products since 1954.
The curved beams to the right are part of an outdoor stage near sedona arizona.