Glulam Structural Heavy Timber Beams can be supplied in much larger depths than solid timbers; which are normally limited to 16-24 inches of depth.

Common materials used for manufacture of Glulam beams are: Southern Yellow Pine and Douglas Fir. Like solid wood, each of these species has different appearance, structural performance properties and resistance to the elements.

Various Glulam Structural Heavy Timber Beams appearance grades are also available, including Commercial, Visual, Architectural and Premium grades. Each of these Glulam Structural Heavy Timber Beams is determined by characteristics such as amount of wane, number of knots, surface finish applied and number or size of defects filled.

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Glulam Structural Heavy Timber Beams may also be treated using a variety of water or petroleum-based treatments, depending on the components application and level of protection required.