Making inexpensive beams from framing lumber Pt 1

[@amyreaves8054]

Good job. Smart.

[@steveduval3732]

Why are your clamps on the same side of the board?

[@BOUNTYEATER]

How long is that beam?

[@TheLittleHouse]

It's 20 feet - this is more of a ceiling joist than a beam as it does not have any vertical load - here's a video of a structural beam that's supported a ridge beam: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX_ZeZKEf52meZY

[@BOUNTYEATER]

@@TheLittleHouse thats nice, im planning to build a 20 x 23 feet (6x7m) bungalow house, using 6x6 inch wood post..it seems that my idea of not putting a column in the middle is feasible..

[@TheLittleHouse]

LVL's are pretty handy for long spans as you can set the individual ply's and screw them together in place: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKDKk3l6itOIj8k

[@BOUNTYEATER]

@@TheLittleHouse this means a lot for me, such a great help..im planning to make a flat roof..front post 10' high, rear post 12' high..20feet trusses distance..from left to right 1meter or 1.2meters..is this feasible for a long span?

[@BOUNTYEATER]

@@TheLittleHouse im from the philippines, im gonna use gmelina tree as a post..8pcs 6x6 post..3meters distancen post to post from side to side..then 3.5meters distance from post to post in the front same goes in the rear.

[@victorvek5227]

Are you not concerned at all with creep, using the titebond instead of poly construction adhesive? I’m in the process of making a secondary support beam myself and have been told not to use Titebond III because of creep. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@realiouslytv1711]

Use 3x

[@gary24752]

@@realiouslytv1711 Did you happen to read the disclaimer on the bottle "Note to be used for structural purposes"? It is there for a reason.

[@realiouslytv1711]

@@gary24752 3x is the strongest Lumber to Lumber adhesive that I've known and I've used them all. It will not let go the lumber will rip before it let's go

[@gary24752]

@@realiouslytv1711 Do some research on the subject of structural adhesives and educate yourself.