Wood Beam - Built-Up

Wood Beam - Built-Up

Group of dimensioned illustrations of Built-Up Wood Beam seen in elevation and plan
Description
Description

A built-up wood beam is a structural beam made up of two or more pieces of wood that are joined together. The pieces of wood are typically 2x4s or 2x6s, and they are joined together with nails, screws, or bolts. Built-up wood beams are often used in place of solid wood beams because they are stronger and can support more weight. They are also less likely to warp or crack than solid wood beams. Built-up wood beams can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet the specific needs of a project. They are often used to create beams that are longer or stronger than solid wood beams.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

Built-Up Wood Beams are available in a range of configurations including 2-Ply, 3-Ply, 4-Ply, and 5-Ply. Built-Up Wood Beams have a widths from 3”-7.5” (76-191 mm), depths between 3.5”-15.25” (8.9-38.7 cm), and typical lengths between 6’-24’ (1.83-7.32 m).

Set of drawings of Built-Up Wood Beam in views with a range of sizes
Set of drawings of Built-Up Wood Beam in views with a range of sizes
3D Model
3D Model
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
Width:
3”-7.5” | 76-191 mm
Depth:
3.5”-15.25” | 8.9-38.7 cm
Length:
6’-24’ | 1.83-7.32 m
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Weight:
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2-Ply: 3” | 76 mm

3-Ply: 4.5” | 114 mm

4-Ply: 6” | 152 mm

5-Ply: 7.5” | 191 mm

Materials:
Pine, fir and spruce
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Drawings include:

Built-Up Wood Beam plan (various sizes), elevation

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