Wood Beams & Joists

Wood Beams & Joists

Description
Description

Wood beams and joists are structural elements used to support the weight of a floor or roof. Beams are typically larger and longer than joists, and they are used to support joists, which in turn support the floor or roof. Beams and joists are typically made of wood, but they can also be made of steel or concrete. The purpose of wood beams and joists is to distribute the weight of a floor or roof evenly across the supporting structure. This helps to prevent the structure from collapsing under the weight of the floor or roof. Wood beams and joists are an essential part of any building, and they help to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.

Wood joists and beams have been used in construction for centuries. The first joists were likely made from solid wood, and were used to support floors and roofs. In the early 1900s, laminated wood joists were developed and wood I-joists would be developed in the 1960s. Today, wood joists and beams are used in a wide variety of construction projects, from homes and businesses to bridges and stadiums.

Common Questions
Common Questions
What are the advantages of wood beams in construction?

Wood beams are a popular choice for construction because they are strong, lightweight, and sustainable. Wood beams are also easy to work with and can be customized to fit any project. In addition, wood beams can help to improve the energy efficiency of a building.

What are the disadvantages of wood beams?

Because wood beams are organic products, they are susceptible to shrinking, swelling, rot, and fire. These factors can weaken the structure of a building and pose a safety hazard.

How do you bend a wood beam?

There are a few ways to bend a wood beam. One way is to use steam. The wood is steamed until it becomes soft and pliable. Then, it is bent into the desired shape and allowed to cool and harden. Another way to bend wood is to use heat. The wood is heated until it becomes soft and pliable. Then, it is bent into the desired shape and allowed to cool and harden. A third way to bend wood is to use pressure. The wood is placed in a mold and then pressure is applied until it bends into the desired shape.

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.75” | 19 mm
1.5”-11.25” | 38-286 mm
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
Lumber - 1 x
1.900
28.600
732.000
16900
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9.5” | 241 mm
9.5”-17.5” | 241-445 mm
8’-32’ | 2.44-9.75 m
Lumber - 10 x
24.100
44.500
732.000
65
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Lumber - 10 xView of 10 x Lumber in 3D available for downloadView of 10 x Lumber in 3D available for download
11.5” | 292 mm
11.5”-17.5” | 292-445 mm
8’-32’ | 2.44-9.75 m
Lumber - 12 x
29.200
44.500
732.000
75
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Lumber - 12 xPerspective view of a 3D model of 12 x LumberPerspective view of a 3D model of 12 x Lumber
1.5” | 38 mm
1.5”-13.25” | 38-337 mm
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
Lumber - 2 x
3.800
33.700
732.000
20000
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Lumber - 2 xPerspective view of a 3D model of 2 x LumberPerspective view of a 3D model of 2 x Lumber
2.5” | 64 mm
2.5”-15.25” | 64-387 mm
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
Lumber - 3 x
6.400
38.700
732.000
700
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Lumber - 3 x3D model of 3 x Lumber viewed in perspective3D model of 3 x Lumber viewed in perspective
3.5” | 89 mm
3.5”-15.25” | 89-387 mm
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
Lumber - 4 x
8.900
38.700
732.000
2680
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5.5” | 140 mm
5.5”-17.5” | 140-445 mm
8’-32’ | 2.44-9.75 m
Lumber - 6 x
14.000
44.500
732.000
435
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Lumber - 6 xPerspective view of a 3D model of 6 x LumberPerspective view of a 3D model of 6 x Lumber
7.5” | 191 mm
7.5”-17.5” | 191-445 mm
8’-32’ | 2.44-9.75 m
Lumber - 8 x
19.100
44.500
732.000
445
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Lumber - 8 x3D model of 8 x Lumber viewed in perspective3D model of 8 x Lumber viewed in perspective
2.5”-4” | 64-102 mm
7.5”-24” | 19.1-61 cm
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
Wood Beam - Box
10.200
61.000
732.000
1605
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Wood Beam - Box3D model of Box Wood Beam viewed in perspective3D model of Box Wood Beam viewed in perspective
3”-7.5” | 76-191 mm
3.5”-15.25” | 8.9-38.7 cm
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
Wood Beam - Built-Up
19.100
38.700
732.000
50
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Wood Beam - Built-UpView of Built-Up Wood Beam in 3D available for downloadView of Built-Up Wood Beam in 3D available for download
2’-10’ | 61-305 cm
4”-12” | 10.2-30.5 cm
16’-48’ | 4.88-14.63 m
Wood Beam - Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
305.000
30.500
1463.000
25
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Wood Beam - Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)Perspective view of a 3D model of Cross Laminated Timber Wood BeamPerspective view of a 3D model of Cross Laminated Timber Wood Beam
3.5”-7.5” | 89-191 mm
5.5”-13.25” | 14-33.7 cm
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
Wood Beam - Flitch
19.100
33.700
732.000
2505
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Wood Beam - Flitch3D model of Flitch Wood Beam viewed in perspective3D model of Flitch Wood Beam viewed in perspective
3.5”-15.25” | 89-387 mm
3”-48” | 7.6-122 cm (Typical)
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
Wood Beam - Glue Laminated (GLULAM)
38.700
122.000
732.000
4605
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Wood Beam - Glue Laminated (GLULAM)View of Glue Laminated Wood Beam in 3D available for downloadView of Glue Laminated Wood Beam in 3D available for download
1.75”-3.5” | 44-89 mm
9.5”-16” | 24.1-40.6 cm
16’-48’ | 4.88-14.63 m
Wood Beam - I-Joist
8.900
40.600
1463.000
5605
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Wood Beam - I-JoistPerspective view of a 3D model of I-Joist Wood BeamPerspective view of a 3D model of I-Joist Wood Beam
1.75”-3.5” | 44-89 mm
9.5”-16” | 24.1-40.6 cm
12’-48’ | 3.66-14.63 m
Wood Beam - Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL)
8.900
40.600
1463.000
410
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Wood Beam - Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL)3D model of Laminated Strand Lumber Wood Beam viewed in perspective3D model of Laminated Strand Lumber Wood Beam viewed in perspective
1.75” | 44 mm
5.5”-24” | 14-61 cm
16’-48’ | 4.88-14.63 m
Wood Beam - Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)
4.400
61.000
1463.000
17060
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Wood Beam - Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)View of Laminated Veneer Lumber Wood Beam in 3D available for downloadView of Laminated Veneer Lumber Wood Beam in 3D available for download
1.75”-7” | 44-178 mm
9.5”-18” | 24.1-45.7 cm
12’-48’ | 3.66-14.63 m
Wood Beam - Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL)
17.800
45.700
1463.000
1360
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Wood Beam - Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL)Perspective view of a 3D model of Parallel Strand Lumber Wood BeamPerspective view of a 3D model of Parallel Strand Lumber Wood Beam
Lumber - 12 x
Style and size comparison drawing of 12 x Lumber compared to other lumber types

12 by lumber is a type of lumber that is 12 inches wide and has a variety of thicknesses including 12x12, 12x14, 12x16, and 12x18. It is typically used for floor joists, beams, and columns. 12 by lumber is made from a variety of wood species, including pine, fir, and spruce. It is available in both rough and dressed finishes. 12 by lumber is a strong and durable material that can support a lot of weight. It is also relatively inexpensive, making it a popular choice for home construction.

12 x Lumber is available in a range of nominal sizes including 12x12, 12x14, 12x16, and 12x18. The actual dimensions of 12 x Lumber include a width of 11.5” (292 mm) and depths between 11.5”-17.5” (292-445 mm). Large lumber comes in typical lengths between 8’-32’ (2.44-9.75 m).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of 12 x Lumber viewed from the front, plan, and side
12 by lumber is a type of lumber that is 12 inches wide and has a variety of thicknesses including 12x12, 12x14, 12x16, and 12x18. It is typically used for floor joists, beams, and columns. 12 by lumber is made from a variety of wood species, including pine, fir, and spruce.

12 x Lumber is available in a range of nominal sizes including 12x12, 12x14, 12x16, and 12x18. The actual dimensions of 12 x Lumber include a width of 11.5” (292 mm) and depths between 11.5”-17.5” (292-445 mm). Large lumber comes in typical lengths between 8’-32’ (2.44-9.75 m).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of 12 x Lumber viewed from the front, plan, and side
Lumber - 12 x
Height:
Width:
11.5” | 292 mm
Length:
8’-32’ | 2.44-9.75 m
Depth:
11.5”-17.5” | 292-445 mm
Weight:
Area:

12 x 12: 11.5” x 11.5” | 292 x 292 mm

12 x 14: 11.5” x 13.5” | 292 x 343 mm

12 x 16: 11.5” x 15.5” | 292 x 394 mm

12 x 18: 11.5” x 17.5” | 292 x 445 mm

Materials
Pine, fir and spruce

Drawings include:

12 x Lumber plan (various sizes), elevation

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Wood Beam - Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
Style and size comparison drawing of Cross Laminated Timber Wood Beam compared to other wood beam types

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is a wood panel made from gluing together at least three layers of solid-sawn lumber. Each layer of boards is usually oriented perpendicular to adjacent layers and glued on the wide faces of each board, usually in a symmetric way so that the outer layers have the same orientation. An odd number of layers is most common, but there are configurations with even numbers as well. In CLT wood beams, the opposite layers are laid across each other for greater strength and stability, making them ideal for use in high-rise buildings and other structures that require a high degree of structural integrity.

Cross Laminated Timber Wood Beams are available in a range of configurations including 3-Ply, 5-Ply, 7-Ply, and 9-Ply. Cross Laminated Timber Wood Beams have widths from 2’-10’ (61-305 cm), depths between 4”-12” (10.2-30.5 cm), and typical lengths between 16’-48’ (4.88-14.63 m).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of Cross Laminated Timber Wood Beam viewed from the front, plan, and side
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is a wood panel made from gluing together at least three layers of solid-sawn lumber. Each layer of boards is usually oriented perpendicular to adjacent layers and glued on the wide faces of each board.

Cross Laminated Timber Wood Beams are available in a range of configurations including 3-Ply, 5-Ply, 7-Ply, and 9-Ply. Cross Laminated Timber Wood Beams have widths from 2’-10’ (61-305 cm), depths between 4”-12” (10.2-30.5 cm), and typical lengths between 16’-48’ (4.88-14.63 m).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of Cross Laminated Timber Wood Beam viewed from the front, plan, and side
Wood Beam - Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
Height:
Width:
2’-10’ | 61-305 cm
Length:
16’-48’ | 4.88-14.63 m
Depth:
4”-12” | 10.2-30.5 cm
Weight:
Area:

3-Ply: 4” | 102 mm

5-Ply: 7” | 178 mm

7-Ply: 9” | 229 mm

9-Ply: 12” | 305 mm

Materials
Pine, fir and spruce

Drawings include:

Cross Laminated Timber Wood Beam plan (various sizes), elevation

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Lumber - 4 x
Scale illustration of 4 x Lumber compared to other lumber sizes

4 by lumber is a type of wood that is used for a variety of purposes, including framing, construction, and furniture making. It is made from a variety of different types of wood, including pine, spruce, and fir. 4 by lumber is available in a variety of sizes, including 4x4, 4x6, 4x8, 4x10, 4x12, 4x14, and 4x16. It is also available in a variety of finishes, including unfinished, stained, and painted. 4 by lumber is a strong and durable material that is easy to work with. It is a popular choice for a variety of projects, and it is a cost-effective option for many homeowners and contractors.

4 x Lumber is available in a range of nominal sizes including 4x4, 4x6, 4x8, 4x10, 4x12, 4x14, and 4x16. The actual dimensions of 4 x Lumber include a width of 3.5” (89 mm) and depths between 3.5”-15.25” (89-387 mm). Lumber comes in typical lengths between 6’-24’ (1.83-7.32 m).

Group of dimensioned illustrations of 4 x Lumber seen in elevation and plan
4 by lumber is a type of wood that is used for a variety of purposes, including framing, construction, and furniture making. It is made from a variety of different types of wood, including pine, spruce, and fir. 4 by lumber is available in a variety of sizes.

4 x Lumber is available in a range of nominal sizes including 4x4, 4x6, 4x8, 4x10, 4x12, 4x14, and 4x16. The actual dimensions of 4 x Lumber include a width of 3.5” (89 mm) and depths between 3.5”-15.25” (89-387 mm). Lumber comes in typical lengths between 6’-24’ (1.83-7.32 m).

Group of dimensioned illustrations of 4 x Lumber seen in elevation and plan
Lumber - 4 x
Height:
Width:
3.5” | 89 mm
Length:
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
Depth:
3.5”-15.25” | 89-387 mm
Weight:
Area:

4 x 4: 3.5” x 3.5” | 89 x 89 mm

4 x 6: 3.5” x 5.5” | 89 x 140 mm

4 x 8: 3.5” x 7.25” | 89 x 184 mm

4 x 10: 3.5” x 9.25” | 89 x 235 mm

4 x 12: 3.5” x 11.25” | 89 x 286 mm

4 x 14: 3.5” x 13.25” | 89 x 337 mm

4 x 16: 3.5” x 15.25” | 89 x 387 mm

Materials
Pine, fir and spruce

Drawings include:

4 x Lumber plan (various sizes), elevation

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Lumber - 1 x
Scale illustration of 1 x Lumber compared to other lumber sizes

1 by lumber is a type of wood that is commonly used in construction. It is available in a variety of sizes, including 1x2, 1x3, 1x4, 1x6, 1x8, 1x10, and 1x12. 1 by lumber is typically made from pine, spruce, or fir. It is a softwood that is relatively inexpensive and easy to work with. 1 by lumber is often used for framing, sheathing, and decking. It can also be used for a variety of other projects, such as making furniture, signs, and toys.

1 x Lumber is available in a range of nominal sizes including 1x2, 1x3, 1x4, 1x6, 1x8, 1x10, and 1x12. The actual dimensions of 1 x Lumber include a width of .75” (19 mm) and depths between 1.5”-11.25” (38-286 mm). Lumber comes in typical lengths between 6’-24’ (1.83-7.32 m).

Group of dimensioned illustrations of 1 x Lumber seen in elevation and plan
1 by lumber is a type of wood that is commonly used in construction. It is available in a variety of sizes, including 1x2, 1x3, 1x4, 1x6, 1x8, 1x10, and 1x12. 1 by lumber is typically made from pine, spruce, or fir. It is a softwood that is relatively inexpensive and easy to work with.

1 x Lumber is available in a range of nominal sizes including 1x2, 1x3, 1x4, 1x6, 1x8, 1x10, and 1x12. The actual dimensions of 1 x Lumber include a width of .75” (19 mm) and depths between 1.5”-11.25” (38-286 mm). Lumber comes in typical lengths between 6’-24’ (1.83-7.32 m).

Group of dimensioned illustrations of 1 x Lumber seen in elevation and plan
Lumber - 1 x
Height:
Width:
.75” | 19 mm
Length:
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
Depth:
1.5”-11.25” | 38-286 mm
Weight:
Area:

1 x 2: .75” x 1.5” | 19 x 38 mm

1 x 3: .75” x 2.5” | 19 x 64 mm

1 x 4: .75” x 3.5” | 19 x 89 mm

1 x 6: .75” x 5.5” | 19 x 140 mm

1 x 8: .75” x 7.25” | 19 x 184 mm

1 x 10: .75” x 9.25” | 19 x 235 mm

1 x 12: .75” x 11.25” | 19 x 286 mm

Materials
Pine, fir and spruce

Drawings include:

1 x Lumber plan (various sizes), elevation

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Wood Beam - Glue Laminated (GLULAM)
Scale illustration of Glue Laminated Wood Beam compared to other wood beam sizes

Glulam wood beams are structural engineered wood products made from individual wood laminations that are glued together under pressure. The laminations are typically made from spruce, fir, or pine, and they are arranged so that the grain runs parallel to the length of the beam. This gives glulam beams high strength and stiffness, making them ideal for use in long-span applications such as roofs, bridges, and other structures. Glulam beams are also fire-resistant and can be treated to resist moisture damage. As a result, they are a popular choice for both interior and exterior applications.

Glue Laminated Wood Beams are available in a range of sizes with widths between 3.5”-15.25” (89-387 mm), depths from 3”-48” (7.6-122 cm), and typical lengths between 6’-24’ (1.83-7.32 m).

Group of dimensioned illustrations of Glue Laminated Wood Beam seen in elevation and plan
Glulam wood beams are structural engineered wood products made from individual wood laminations that are glued together under pressure. The laminations are typically made from spruce, fir, or pine, and they are arranged so that the grain runs parallel to the length of the beam.

Glue Laminated Wood Beams are available in a range of sizes with widths between 3.5”-15.25” (89-387 mm), depths from 3”-48” (7.6-122 cm), and typical lengths between 6’-24’ (1.83-7.32 m).

Group of dimensioned illustrations of Glue Laminated Wood Beam seen in elevation and plan
Wood Beam - Glue Laminated (GLULAM)
Height:
Width:
3.5”-15.25” | 89-387 mm
Length:
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
Depth:
3”-48” | 7.6-122 cm (Typical)
Weight:
Area:
Materials
Pine, fir and spruce

Drawings include:

Glue Laminated Wood Beam plan (various sizes), elevation

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