Beam for constructing wood-framed buildings, construction element incorporating said beam and building constructed with at least one such element

Abstract

A beam (P) for a construction element for a wood-framed structure is disclosed. The beam comprises two longitudinal members (P1) which extend longitudinally parallel with, and at a distance from, each other. Each of the longitudinal members comprises an external face (P2) and an internal face (P3). The respective internal faces of the longitudinal members face each other. The beam is closed by closing panels (P5, P5′) which bear against the transverse sides of the longitudinal members. The external face of at least one of the longitudinal members is provided with at least one longitudinal groove for receiving a sealing strip which is suitable for providing a seal between the beam and another element, for example a counter-bracing panel of the structure incorporating the beam. The beam allows a wood-framed structure, such as a house or a building, to be constructed while ensuring that the building is completely sealed as soon as it is constructed.

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