Add strength and reliability to your structure when you use Parallam® PSL beams. The superior strength of Parallam® PSL makes longer spans possible, giving you more design options with open, spacious floor plans. Read more about Parallam PSL.

Types of Wood Beams and their applications 1. Parallam Wood Beams Unique Insight: Parallam beams can be manufactured with curved profiles. This opens the door to creative architectural designs, allowing for unconventional shapes and adding a …

Jun 16, 2005 · Parallam has high design values which work well for applications that require small highly loaded sections. So I recommend using it where you need it and not specifying it for all beam and column applications on a project.

Parallams can be used for for beams, headers and columns. Parallam is manufactured by Weyerhaeuser and is the only parallel strand lumber available in the USA. Rectangular in shape, Parallam comes in widths of 3½", 5¼” or 7", depths between 9¼” and 18" and a …

If you’re looking for a different section or shape try the search feature or one of the below resources: Canadian Parallam PSL Beam 2.0E.-East beam sizes and dimensions for the CWC library.

Technical Report 10 (TR10) from American Wood Council (AWC) summarizes the results of fire-resistance tests of exposed structural composite lumber beams which demonstrate that a nominal char rate of 11⁄2" per hour, commonly used for sawn …

Synopsis: A general discussion of laminated strand lumber (LSL), glue laminated timber (glulam), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), and parallel strand lumber (Parallam), including a brief background of each material, a comparison of the costs, strength, appearance, and availability of each, and a description of how each is best utilized on the job ...

American Parallam PSL-Weyerhaeuser TJ-9000 beam sizes and dimensions for the NDS library.

Use beams, headers, and columns made from Weyerhaeuser's Parallam PSL and open up a whole new world of design options for the interior of a home. Create long, clear spans and support heavy loads, whether inside or out in the elements.

Trus Joist® TimberStrand® laminated strand lumber (LSL) and Parallam® parallel strand lumber (PSL) can help you meet the requirements of these challenging designs.