DEAR TIM: 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.

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 ...

Throughout the United States, engineered wooden I-beam joists are becoming more prevalent in residential construction for several reasons. For example, they can be more cost effective than dimensional ...

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 not be ...

A load-bearing wall works to support the weight of the structure, while a non load-bearing wall is simply a cosmetic addition. This means that you can remove a non load-bearing wall without any ...

Large wood timbers are strong, impressive and widely used in architecture. They are popular because they are easy to work into shapes that can be used both structurally and aesthetically. Wood beams ...