Q: I'm getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I've been told that a wood beam will work, but I've always seen steel I-beams in other houses. Is ...

Q: I'm getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I've been told that a wood beam will work, but I've always seen steel I-beams. Is it possible for ...

Q. Can you tell me a few things about the wood beam I uncovered while doing a plumbing repair? How is it possible for this beam to carry the load of everything above it? I’m worried it might ...

Q: My house plan calls for steel beams that will support the floor joists and even parts of a brick wall. Can I substitute wood beams for steel? Is a steel I-beam hard to handle on the job site?

Outwater’s Faux Wood Corbels can either be utilized in conjunction with Outwater’s Faux Wood Beams as a corresponding support, or as a standalone ornamental embellishment.

Hello, we are looking to reinforce the support beam in our cellar and are looking for advice. At first we wanted to replace the wood beam with steel so we can get rid of all the extra supporting poles ...

Over time the wood splits, allowing the moisture to penetrate deep into the wood. The solution is to have a metal cap fabricated that sits on top of the beam, essentially like a lid that keeps the ...

How do I connect the wood beams that support the deck to the wood posts? Answer: Your bewilderment is common. What you’re attempting to do requires a certain amount of building skill and magic, ...