11-25-2007, 04:32 AM
I have seen some engineered lumber in place but not much. It seems to not be a residential material currently. Most likely this is because the house designs here are quite modest and small and well within simple truss capacity and roof loads are nominal.
You might also consider tube steel which is stocked in the islands. Steel is very competitive with wood and is smaller, lighter and stronger than wood on a load to load basis. Galvanized steel beams can be painted nicely and lack the termite problem. I don't find wood very cost effective generally and the few pieces I do have in my property are each and all a maintenance headache.
You might also consider tube steel which is stocked in the islands. Steel is very competitive with wood and is smaller, lighter and stronger than wood on a load to load basis. Galvanized steel beams can be painted nicely and lack the termite problem. I don't find wood very cost effective generally and the few pieces I do have in my property are each and all a maintenance headache.
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