Custom Fabrication

Mass timber, including Glulam has long been recognized as the product that allows unique and innovative designs to be realized. No other engineered wood product offers the same variety of shapes and versatility as Glulam. Western Archrib works closely with architects, engineers and building designers to provide cost-effective solutions to their distinctive and challenging designs.

We use a state-of-the art 3D modeling program developed in Germany specifically for timber construction. A 3D model of the project is created that incorporates all aspects of the structural wood system, from the Glulam members and fabricated steel connections, right down to the nuts, bolts, and connecting hardware for the entire system. By modeling the completed system, we can ensure that all of the pieces will fit together accurately and nothing gets missed.

Creating an accurate computer model of an engineered wood system is only the first step in the process. Duplicating that same system for the job site is a challenge that requires the speed and precision of CNC framing. Our CNC machines are some of the most sophisticated available. These fully automated machines can mill, cut, slot, and drill Glulam members for virtually any type of connector or detail required. Our ability to produce components quickly and accurately without measurement, layout, or setup time guarantees our customers a Glulam package that matches the project as well as the schedule.