Flitches are wooden beams cut from trees, used in woodworking and construction. Braided beams sandwich a steel plate between two wooden beams for added strength. Rafters are sawn from pine logs, but quartering produces more uniform grain patterns. Veneers are thin slices of wood used for decorative purposes, cut from hardwoods with veneer machines. Sawing […]
Different types of beams can be used in construction and remodeling projects, including swing beams, cantilever beams, and flitch beams. Interlocking beams can also be used to increase strength, but may require prefabrication. These methods are useful for reinforcing existing structures and can be more cost-effective than steel beams. In construction and remodeling projects, it […]
