Union Lumber's New Noyolam Beam

o'The Noyolam Beam", a newly developed laminated structural member, has been introduced by Union Lumber Company, Fort Bragg, California redwood producer. Union thus becomes the first member mill of the California Redwood Association to bring a redwood glulam to the building industry.

Major features of the Noyolam include: l) availability in sizes from 3 x 4 up to a huge ll x 16 and in lengths up to 40 feet;

2) up to 20 laminates in a single beam, each being one inch or thicker stock; 3) use of a waterproof exterior adhesive which permits interior to exterior spans of the same beam; 4) elimination of all o'green" problems since the Noyolam is completely kiln dried and is thus check-free and dimensionally stable.

Recognizing that Redwood is specified most often because of its appearance characteristics, only premium architectural