What kind of wood was used to build your home and how quickly will it burn?The 11-News I-Team has discovered the answer could be the difference between life and death. I-Team reporter Mindy Basara ...

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 ...

BUTTE CREEK CANYON — Frames made with thick wood beams, raised to form the beginnings of a rebuilt Honey Run Covered Bridge, mark a significant milestone in Camp Fire recovery and will soon fill the ...

As firefighters put their lives on the line to save others, a common manufactured wood I-joist holding up floors in newer and remodeled homes can pose a deadly risk. The beams are lightweight, strong ...

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 ...

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.

PHOENIX, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volterra Architectural Products has launched what is believed to be the first line of faux steel ceiling beams. These decorative beams are manufactured using ...

The handsome look of wood is enduringly popular as a building material or a décor accent. Features such as rustic ceiling beams are now coming back into style after a long hiatus. However, natural ...