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Boise Cascade
BOISE GLULAM
From extra-long roof spans to curved beams and common header to dramatic columns, BOISE GLULAM® gives you the rich, natural look of wood with important benefits engineered in.
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Product Summary
BOISE GLULAM gives you extra-long roof spans to curved beams and common header to dramatic columns with the rich, natural look of wood with important benefits engineered in.
Construction and Materials
Boise Cascade's engineered wood products, specifically their Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam), represent a high-performance and sustainable building material. Glulam is manufactured by bonding together individual pieces of dimension lumber with strong, durable adhesives.
The construction process involves selecting kiln-dried softwood lumber, which is then graded for its structural properties. This lumber is end-jointed to create long, continuous members. These individual laminations are then precisely spread with a structural adhesive and assembled under pressure and heat in hydraulic presses. This controlled process ensures a strong, homogeneous, and reliable structural member that is stronger and stiffer than solid sawn lumber of the same dimensions.
Materials Used:
- Lumber: Kiln-dried softwood lumber, typically Douglas Fir-Larch or Southern Pine, is the primary raw material. The wood is carefully selected and graded to meet stringent structural requirements.
- Adhesives: High-strength structural adhesives, such as phenol resorcinol or melamine-urea formaldehyde, are used to bond the laminations. These adhesives are designed to withstand long-term structural loads and environmental exposure.
The resulting Glulam beams are custom-manufactured to precise project specifications, allowing for a wide range of shapes and sizes. This makes them suitable for a variety of structural applications, including beams, columns, headers, and trusses. Their engineered nature allows for greater design flexibility and the ability to span longer distances compared to traditional wood framing.
Features and Benefits
Boise Cascade Glulam beams are a superior choice for structural applications, offering a robust and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional dimensional lumber or steel. Engineered from select kiln-dried dimension lumber, carefully bonded together with high-strength adhesives, these beams provide exceptional load-carrying capacity and dimensional stability.
Key Features and Benefits:
- High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Glulam beams are engineered to deliver impressive structural performance while being lighter than steel beams of comparable strength. This translates to easier handling, transportation, and installation, potentially reducing labor costs and project timelines.
- Dimensional Stability: Unlike solid sawn lumber, which can warp, twist, and shrink, Glulam is manufactured with seasoned lumber and bonded under controlled conditions. This inherent stability minimizes movement due to changes in moisture content, ensuring long-term structural integrity and reducing the risk of cracking or joint separation in surrounding materials.
- Design Flexibility: Glulam beams can be manufactured in a wide range of depths, widths, and lengths, allowing for custom solutions tailored to specific project requirements. This adaptability makes them suitable for diverse architectural designs, from residential applications to large commercial and industrial structures.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Available in various appearance grades, Glulam offers a natural, warm, and attractive finish that can be left exposed for a visually stunning architectural element. This eliminates the need for additional cladding in many designs, saving on material and labor costs.
- Sustainable Material: Glulam is produced from renewable resources, making it an environmentally conscious building material.
- Durability: When properly specified and protected, Glulam offers excellent durability and longevity.
Core Advantages:
- Exceptional Structural Performance: Glulam's engineered nature allows it to reliably support significant loads, making it ideal for a wide range of structural applications.
- Cost-Effectiveness: The combination of reduced labor for installation, potential for less material needed due to design flexibility, and aesthetic appeal can contribute to overall project cost savings.
- Design Freedom: Architects and builders can achieve unique and complex structural forms with Glulam, pushing the boundaries of traditional design.
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Boozer Laminated Beam Company
Glulam Beams
We're proud to say that every BoozerBeam™ is made of the finest kiln-dried Southern Pine available.
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Product Summary
Construction and Materials
This product is a glued laminated timber (glulam) beam, a structural engineered wood product. Glulam beams are manufactured by bonding together individual pieces of dimension lumber with structural adhesives. This process creates a product that is stronger and more stable than solid sawn lumber of the same dimensions.
Construction and Materials:
- Lumber: The individual laminations are typically kiln-dried softwood lumber, such as Douglas Fir or Southern Yellow Pine. The selection of lumber species is based on its strength, stiffness, and durability.
- Adhesives: High-performance structural adhesives are used to bond the laminations together. These adhesives are designed to withstand the structural loads and environmental conditions the beam will encounter.
- Manufacturing Process:
- Lumber is carefully graded and selected for each lamination.
- The lumber is planed to ensure a uniform surface for optimal adhesive bonding.
- Adhesive is applied to the surfaces of the laminations.
- The laminations are assembled in a press under controlled pressure and temperature to cure the adhesive.
- The beams are then finished and trimmed to final dimensions.
The result of this construction method is a engineered beam with predictable structural performance, capable of spanning long distances and carrying significant loads.
Features and Benefits
Boozer Laminated Beam Company offers high-quality glulam (glued laminated timber) beams, engineered wood products designed for superior strength and structural integrity. Glulam beams are a sophisticated construction material, created by bonding together kiln-dried, stress-graded lumber with durable, waterproof adhesives. This manufacturing process results in beams that are stronger, straighter, and more dimensionally stable than solid sawn lumber of comparable size. They are an ideal choice for architects, engineers, and builders seeking reliable and aesthetically pleasing structural components.
Features and Benefits
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Superior Strength and Load-Bearing Capacity
Boozer glulam beams are engineered to handle significant loads, making them suitable for a wide range of structural applications, from residential roofs and floors to large commercial and industrial projects. Their inherent strength allows for longer spans and reduced need for intermediate supports, offering greater design flexibility.
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Dimensional Stability
Through the controlled drying and precise manufacturing process, Boozer glulam beams exhibit exceptional dimensional stability. They are less prone to warping, twisting, or shrinking compared to solid lumber, ensuring consistent performance and longevity in various environmental conditions.
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Aesthetic Appeal
Beyond their structural capabilities, Boozer glulam beams offer a natural beauty that can enhance the visual appeal of any project. They can be left exposed for a warm, inviting atmosphere or used as structural elements hidden from view. The natural grain and warm tones of the timber add a unique character to buildings.
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Versatility in Design
Available in a variety of sizes, lengths, and finishes, Boozer glulam beams can be custom-engineered to meet specific project requirements. Their adaptability allows for complex architectural designs, including straight beams, tapered beams, and curved members, enabling unique and creative structural solutions.
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Sustainability
As an engineered wood product, glulam beams utilize wood resources efficiently. Boozer's commitment to quality ensures that their products contribute to sustainable building practices, offering an environmentally responsible choice for construction.
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Durability and Longevity
The combination of high-quality lumber, robust adhesives, and precise manufacturing results in a durable product that stands the test of time. Boozer glulam beams are resistant to decay and insect damage when properly protected, ensuring a long service life for structures.
Core Advantages
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Engineered for Performance
Boozer glulam beams are not simply pieces of wood; they are meticulously engineered structural components that deliver predictable and reliable performance, exceeding the capabilities of traditional lumber.
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Design Freedom
The ability to achieve longer spans, create custom shapes, and maintain dimensional stability provides architects and builders with unparalleled freedom in their design processes.
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Cost-Effectiveness
While offering superior performance, glulam beams can be a cost-effective solution due to reduced labor for installation, fewer structural supports needed, and the overall longevity of the material.
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