BOISE GLULAM

BOISE GLULAM

Beauty meets flexibility with this versatile, proven-to-perform structural engineered wood solution.

Product Overview

From extra-long roof spans to curved beams and common headers to dramatic columns, BOISE GLULAM® gives you the rich, natural look of wood with important benefits engineered in. 

With a wide variety of sizes and appearance options, BOISE GLULAM beams are one of the most versatile engineered wood products available. Indoors and out, exposed or concealed, count on BOISE GLULAM as a cost-effective and easy-to-install alternative for beam applications, adding functional beauty to single family, multifamily, and light commercial construction. Choose from stock beams or custom beams for large cross-sections, longer lengths, curved shapes, and more.

BOISE GLULAM Benefits

    • Extremely versatile engineered wood technology
    • Use exposed (interior or exterior) or in-wall structural applications
    • Cost-competitive for simple or complex projects
    • Available in sanded, rough sawn, or planer finish
    • SFI® Chain-of-Custody or Certified Sourcing qualified products available — earn LEED® or NGBS™ green building credits
    • Produced primarily from sustainably harvested logs from the Pacific Northwest
    • Manufactured from Douglas Fir/Larch or Alaska Yellow Cedar. Alaska Yellow Cedar is a naturally-resistant species that is a green alternative to pressure-treated wood
    • Can be purpose-designed for your project

How It’s Made

Manufactured in a variety of widths (3 ⅛″ to 14 ¼″) and depths (6″ to 48″), and in lengths up to 66 feet, with or without camber, BOISE GLULAM is tremendously versatile. Grades range from Industrial to Architectural appearances where customers can choose the ideal strength and appearance combination. (Laminations are 10-12% MC maximum 15%.) The beams are made with exterior-grade or wet-use adhesives, suitable for many different interior and exterior applications.

Standard Widths:
3 ⅛″ to 14 ¼″

Depth:
Ranges from 6″ to 48″ standard. Custom sizing available

Lengths:
Stock lengths up to 60 feet – longer lengths available for special orders

Camber:
Optional

Note: Not all sizes available standard in all grades and finishes

  • Performance Over Long Spans

    Professionals rely on BOISE GLULAM to solve a wide range of challenges. Whether you're tackling extra-long spans or designing custom arches, glulam beams can provide the strength you need — plus the rich look of natural wood. BOISE GLULAM gives you the strength and performance you want on the job site with superior service you need for your business — and for your customers.

  • Aesthetically Pleasing

    Glulam is a sought-after material for exposed beam applications because it offers a rich, warm feel and eye-catching visuals. Our glulam is manufactured with Douglas Fir/Larch and Alaskan Yellow Cedar. Alaskan Yellow Cedar is a naturally resistant species that is a green alternative to pressure-treated wood. Several appearance grades are available, depending on application.

  • Versatile & Sustainable

    BOISE GLULAM beams can be ordered to be SFI® Chain-of-Custody Certified or Certified Sourcing to earn LEED® or NGBS™ green building credits.

Product Literature

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APA PR-L313 BOISE GLULAM® and KING BEAM® Code ReportCode ReportViewcode-reportus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Boise Glulam Beam & Column Specifier’s Guide – GLM-5000*Popular, Product / Specifier GuideViewaa-popular product-specifier-guideus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Boise Glulam 24F-V4 IJC Guide (I-joist compatible guide) – GLM-5002Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guideus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
King Beam 3000 Specifier’s Guide – GLM-5100Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guideus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Alaska Yellow Cedar Specifier’s guide – GLM-5041Product / Specifier GuideViewproduct-specifier-guideus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Boise Glulam: Beauty Meets Flexibility – GLM-5005Product FlyerViewproduct-flyerus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Alaska Yellow Cedar Durable BeamProduct FlyerViewproduct-flyerus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
3 1/2″ & 5 1/2″ Boise Glulam 24F-V4/DF Header Load Tables – BG-6Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Allowable Fastener Spacing & Design for BCI Joists and VERSA-LAM – GE-3Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
BCI / AJS Joist, VERSA-LAM & BOISE GLULAM Exterior Exposure Policy – GE-4Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
BOISE GLULAM Allowable Hole Chart – BG-3Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
BOISE GLULAM Cedar Beam Allowable Stress Values – BG-9Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
BOISE GLULAM Header Conversion Table – BG-4Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Brick Veneer Support on Wood – GE-2Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
BOISE GLULAM Header Conversion Table (5 1/8″) – BG-5Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Cedar Glulam Design in Exterior Applications – BG-8Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Checking of Glulam Beams – BG-1Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Designing for Ceramic or Stone Tile Floor Finishes – GE-6Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Design Load Considerations for Non-Load Bearing Partition Walls in Residental Construction – GE-22Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Electrical Wiring Installation Horizontal Holes – GE-27Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Feet & Inches on a Regular Calculator – GE-9Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Flame Spread Classifications and Corresponding Surface Treatments – GE-13Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
High Slope Roofs – GE-12Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Insect-Treated Engineered Wood Products Approved for Hawaii – GE-21Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Formaldehyde & Engineered Wood Products – GE-15Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Installed Damaged Product – GE-28Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Inverted Boise Glulam 24F-V4/DF Header Load Table – BG-7Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Lateral Bracing of Joists and Beams – GE-16Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Inverted Installation of BOISE GLULAM Beams in Simple Span Applications – BG-2Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
PreserveTech HW / Royal Pacific Industries Insect-Treated Engineered Wood Products for Hawaii – GE-26Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Pressure and Topical Applications and Treatments – GE-25Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Required Separation Between Garage and Living Space Above – GE-5Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Temperature and Moisture Content of Engineered Wood Products During Manufacturing – GE-10Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Use of Boise Cascade EWP for Concrete Formwork – GE-24Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Use of Engineered Wood Products in International Shipping Pallets and Packaging – GE-17Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Vertical Load Transfer over Bearings within BC FRAMER & BC CALC – GE-23Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Weights of Building Materials – GE-1Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Wide Port Orford Cedar Boise Glulam Load Tables – BG-10Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west canada-east canada-west
Wood Frame Garage Floor Design Guidelines – GE-19Tech NoteViewtech-noteus-east us-west
Fire and Design Installation Guide MTP-7050 – CAN – EnglishInstallation GuideViewinstallation-guide

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