Arched Laminated Wood Beams

Our structural glulam units are available in columns trusses arches purlins and beams floor and roof.

Arched laminated wood beams.

Laminated beams are superior in all strength characteristics to solid sawn lumber. The beams get their dark color from the application of a preservative applied by others. Factory made members can be formed into any practical shape and any desired size. These beams are 24f 1 8e or combination 50 syp.

Rigidply rafters inc has been manufacturing glue laminated products since 1954. The flexibility of glulam beams allows for the designer s creative imagination to be realised. Preservative treatment is common in timbers exposed to moisture and helps to insure a long service life. Our laminated wood is readily available and generally requires less lead time than other structural framing systems.

Have you ever wanted to build a beautiful arched bridge over a pond or creek. Unalam glulam products are manufactured in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit your building needs. Other uses include golf atv and snowmobile bridges crane mats and boardwalks. 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. The curved beams to the right are part of an outdoor stage near sedona arizona. Here you will learn how to laminate curved beams. Radial curved elliptical shapes and reverse curves are all possible.