A handful of units in a San Francisco apartment complex sport a unique interior feature: structural support beams running diagonally through the space. All of the units have sold for about $1 million ...

Throughout the United States, engineered wooden I-beam joists are becoming more prevalent in residential construction for several reasons. For example, they can be more cost effective than dimensional ...

Q. Can you tell me a few things about the wood beam I uncovered while doing a plumbing repair? How is it possible for this beam to carry the load of everything above it? I'm worried it might not be ...