Using a method called miter folding, I’ll transform a pair of 1x6s and a 1x8 board into a hollow ... beams of all styles using high-density foam. These beams are lighter than wood, easier ...

Assemble the planks into beam boxes using wood glue and your nail gun. This will create hollow beams that are lightweight and easy to handle. Pro tip: If the beam boxes look too bulky during a dry ...