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.
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 header 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
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- 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
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Performance Over Long Spans
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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.
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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.
BOISE GLULAM Resources
For detailed information on BOISE GLULAM specifications, profiles, and installation, download our specifier guides.
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