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    Safe Reinforcing Methods for Existing Glulam Beams

    I can do anything, but is drilling into the side of a glulam beam safe or will it weaken the beam?
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    Safe Reinforcing Methods for Existing Glulam Beams

    I am working on a project that involves reinforcing a 5 1/8 x 30 glulam beam due to additional of heavy mechanical units on the roof. The existing glulam beam is simply supported between two steel posts. My preliminary thought is to through bolt C channels on the sides of the glulam near the...

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