Una-Lam vs. Conventional Framing Lumber

Over the past two weeks we have examined our glulam's advantages as a building material over steel and concrete. We now turn our attention to an often-used wood product - framing lumber. Why should you choose Una-Lam for your next building project instead?

• Attractive Appearance
• You can leave our structural glulam exposed because of its finished look.
• Longer Spans 
• Create more dramatic shapes and column free areas with Una-Lam.
• Fewer Pieces and Pre-Fabricated
• Our material and connections come pre-fabricated, saving time and money on the jobsite.
• We can even ship some structures pre-assembled.
• Fire Resistant
• Heavy timber construction with glulam maintains its strength longer and does not spread fire as quickly as lumber framing.

Do you have trouble differentiating glulam from other engineered wood, such as Parallam or laminated veneer lumber? Check back next week to learn why glulam by Una-Lam is best.