DEAR TIM: I’m getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I’ve been told that a wood beam will work, but I’ve always seen steel I-beams in ...

Whether remodeling, adding on or building "from scratch," building strong, stable walls is a priority of any construction project. Then, opening after opening is cut into these walls to ...

Q: My house plan calls for steel beams that will support the floor joists and even parts of a brick wall. Can I substitute wood beams for steel? Is a steel I-beam hard to handle on the job site?

Traditional wood joists are usually 2×8 ... runs continuously from the bottom sole plate to the top plate. Headers are little ...