Westlam

Westlam Beams

Developed by Western Archrib through an extensive research and testing program, Westlam uses Western Spruce and Lodgepole Pine in a precise grade combination. Pound for pound, Westlam is one of the most economical structural products available today. It is the new generation of structural glued-laminated timber.

Imperial Beam Sizes

Widths: 3 1/8", 5 1/8", 6 7/8", 8 1/2", 10 3/8", 12 3/8" and 14"
Depths: 4 1/2" to 84" (1 1/2" increments)

Metric Beam Sizes

Widths: 80mm, 130mm, 175mm, 215mm, 265mm, 315mm, 365mm
Depths: 114mm to 2128mm ( 38mm increments)

Applications

Floor Beams, Roof Beams, Headers, Purlins, Trusses

Technical Information

CCMC Evaluation Report (PDF)

IJC Westlam

IJC-Westlam has been designed specifically to match the depth of I-joists used in residential and light commercial construction. Its single piece design and balanced lay-up make IJC-Westlam a cost competitive solution in flush flooring applications.

Imperial Beam Sizes

Widths: 3 1/8", 5 1/8"
Depths: 9 1/2", 11 7/8", 14"

Metric Beam Sizes

Widths: 89mm, 130mm
Depths: 242mm, 302mm, 356mm

Applications

Housing, Condominiums, Apartments

Technical Information

CCMC Evaluation Report (PDF)

Westlam Columns

Strength and appearance are the two characteristics that set our Westlam Columns apart from the competition. An attractive column that can be left exposed in many applications, as well as strong enough to carry the increased loads of today's long span beams.

Imperial Column Sizes

Widths: 3 1/8", 5 1/8, 6 7/8", 8 1/2", 10 3/8", 12 3/8", 14"
Depths: 4 1/2" to 84" (1 1/2" increments)

Metric Column Sizes

Widths: 80mm, 130mm, 175mm, 215mm, 265mm, 315mm, 365mm
Depths: 114mm to 2128mm (38mm increments)

Applications

Structural columns, Struts, Knee Braces

Technical Information

CCMC Evaluation Report (PDF)

Westlam Stud Width Columns

Our Westlam Stud Width Columns were developed for strength rather than appearance. They provide a significant increase in capacity over common built-up wood columns and are commonly used in "stacked" loading locations where a high strength, wall width column is required.

Imperial Column Sizes

Widths: 3 1/2", 5 1/2"
Depths: 4 1/2", 6", 7 1/2"

Metric Column Sizes

Widths: 89mm, 140mm
Depths: 114mm, 152mm, 190mm

Applications

Apartments, Condominiums, Housing

Technical Information

CCMC Evaluation Report (PDF)