Q. It is time for me to build a fairly tall deck. I have seen wood support posts twist and crack. I do not want that problem. What are my alternatives? I am looking for something that is sleek, simple ...

I have four 8 ft square wood columns that are covered with EIFS (stucco-like product). The columns are 2 per side of the house entrance with a small roof/cornice on top. I want to make the columns ...

Indeed, columns and beams are not the real problem, neither structurally nor from a fire perspective. The real issue is the connection details: wooden components are connected with steel bolts, screws ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Pillars of the architectural community for thousands of years, columns still play vitally important supporting roles in home design. Whether load-bearing and ...

Many older homes are graced by columns supporting a porch roof. As they suffer the effects of age and weather, these columns may need repair or replacement. Sometimes, you'll only need to replace the ...

The Structural Wood Design Calculator is for the iPhone or iPod Touch. It is a tool for engineers, architects, and builders, as well as students to design wood beams for strength in bending, shear, ...