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.

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 ...

Construction trends are ever changing, but one that is here to stay for a while is the raw wood beam trend. Wooden beams or timbers add a natural element to any home. No matter the use as interior or ...

Welcome back to the "Behold the Beam" series of articles. In part three (Firehouse®, September 2010) of the series, we discussed the first five of the 13 common types of beams that firefighters can ...

A DIY enthusiast has shocked millions by ordering wood-like beams for her home that are made from foam. Amy Long, who goes by the name Modern Farmhouse Glam on Instagram, shared a now-viral video ...

CW looks at innovations in wooden I-beam formwork systems at this year’s Bauma show. There is nothing new about formwork – at least as a concept. Indeed, it was used by the Romans for their early cast ...