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Solid timber beams, glulam and scantlings
For new structures and renovation work, from rough timber to components cut and machined to the project dimensions. We help you plan the supply.
Where to start
The appearance of the timber and the kind of structure guide the choice. Sections, connections and structural requirements follow the engineer’s design.
Cut from a single log, solid timber retains knots and grain that give roofs and floors their character. It is often chosen for renovation work to complement the existing structure.
Spruce, Douglas fir, Larch, Chestnut and Oak, with sections and lengths made to order.
Made from dried layers of timber glued together, glulam helps limit movement and allows long or curved components. It is used for roofs, floors, porticos and pergolas.
Spruce in standard sections; Larch, Oak and special shapes to order.
For outdoor structures, the design must provide protection from water and allow for maintenance.
The two forms of solid timber
All five species in the solid timber range can be requested in either form.
Flat faces and square edges give the structure a more regular, straight-lined appearance.
The timber is squared while retaining the log’s rounded corners. Its more natural appearance suits restoration work and rustic interiors.
The material photographs are illustrative examples from other producers.
The components and their preparation
These are smaller solid timber sections, used, for example, as rafters supporting roof boarding. The standard range includes square-edged Spruce and uso fiume Chestnut; other species and dimensions can be discussed on request.
You can request rough, planed, brushed or treated components. We assess cutting to length, grooves and dovetail joints, with manual or CNC machining according to the pieces required.
For complex machining, a dimensioned drawing, a cutting list with joint dimensions or the structural design helps us assess the work.
The Vela range
Browse the available sections and add one or more configurations to your enquiry. If you are still choosing, start by getting in touch.
Spruce, Douglas fir, Larch, Chestnut and Oak. Made-to-measure sections; lengths generally up to 13 m, subject to confirmation by species and supply.
Spruce: 36 standard sections, cut to length from 13.5 m beams. Larch and Oak to order. Other dimensions and curved, tapered or boomerang beams on request; lengths up to 40 m subject to confirmation by species, section and supply.
Standard rough sections: square-edged Spruce and uso fiume Chestnut. Douglas fir, Larch, Oak and other dimensions on request. Finished dimensions after planing are agreed for each supply.
Availability, final dimensions, machining and supply documentation are confirmed in the quotation.
Tell us about your project
Tell us about the work and any dimensions you already know. We can then discuss the timber and machining you need.