GL ANCE UP in the remodeled kitchen
of ÌsARK Studio's 108-year-old Austin, Texas,
farmhouse and you're immediately struck by
the juxtaposition of old and new, as robust
glulam beams rest against the weathered orig-
inal wood ceiling. Glulam has become a go-to
material for the firm's remodeling projects,
providing structural properties to support gut-
ted frames and new additions, along with a raw
beauty when left exposed.
The beams in the kitchen ceiling added
necessary load carrying for the farmhouse's
second story, which ÌsARK expanded by about
850 sq. ft. with three bedrooms and dormers.
"We reinforced the first floor ceiling, using
nine beams for support and as architectural
highlights for the original shiplap ceiling," says
Taryn Hall, project manager and design asso-
ciate. "Showcasing the history is important to
us, and using the glulam allowed us to accen-
tuate, rather than cover up, the beautiful wood
underneath."
In both exposed and concealed applications,
glulam beams are an ideal material for remod-
eling projects and home additions. "Stock"
glulam beams are suitable for everyday fram-
ing applications and can be found at the local
contractor yard in standard sizes and I-joist-
compatible depths.
Common applications include:
FLOOR BE AMS
Glulam is manufactured from kiln-dried lumber,
so shrinkage and warping are minimized. It is
manufactured with no camber or a very slight
camber that produces a consistent, level floor.
Glulam also has excellent fastener-holding
capabilities, which contributes to a firm sub-
floor that will resist nail pops and squeaks.
Glulam is readily available in I-joist-compatible
depths to easily permit flush framing without
special furring.
RIDGE AND R AFTER BE AMS
If the remodel includes a new great room,
glulam beams can be used as ridge beams to
Glulam Provides Strong, Stable Material
for Framing Room Additions
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