Radial curved elliptical shapes and reverse curves are all possible.
Arched laminated wood beams.
Unalam glulam products are manufactured in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit your building needs.
Here you will learn how to laminate curved beams.
Rigidply rafters inc has been manufacturing glue laminated products since 1954.
Our structural glulam units are available in columns trusses arches purlins and beams floor and roof.
Preservative treatment is common in timbers exposed to moisture and helps to insure a long service life.
These beams are 24f 1 8e or combination 50 syp.
The tightness of the radius will determine the thickness of the laminations.
Factory made members can be formed into any practical shape and any desired size.
Treated glulam beams can be used in applications where the beam will be exposed to weather insects sunlight and high moisture conditions.
The flexibility of glulam beams allows for the designer s creative imagination to be realised.
Our laminated wood is readily available and generally requires less lead time than other structural framing systems.
The open wood structure blends well with the open environment.
The curved beams to the right are part of an outdoor stage near sedona arizona.
Other uses include golf atv and snowmobile bridges crane mats and boardwalks.
The beams get their dark color from the application of a preservative applied by others.
Have you ever wanted to build a beautiful arched bridge over a pond or creek.