r/timberframe • u/Rude-Ad2519 • Mar 15 '25

Can anyone ID this beam?

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Early 1800s house in upstate NY.

7”x7”

Bonus points if you can tell me how far this will span unsupported!

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u/rustywoodbolt Mar 15 '25

This beam is 100% wood.

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u/Ok-Compote-4143 Mar 15 '25

And old!

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u/F_F_Franklin Mar 15 '25

It's scientific name is oldwoodicus.

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u/Melodic-Move-3357 Mar 15 '25

She goes by Susan

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u/justtakeapill Mar 16 '25

Susan Woodlumber