How It Works
Three steps to a permit-ready design.
Clearspan expedites the engineering process by collecting information and creating a design in minutes. Here is how the process works:
Tell Us What You Need
Fill in a simple form or chat with a built-in design assistant. It only takes a few minutes.
Review Your Options
See design results instantly and select from size and material options.
Get Your Stamped Design
Submit the design to a local licensed Professional Engineer for review.
Demo
See it in action.
Tell Us What You Need
Walk through a quick guided wizard to define your beam — just a few steps to get your design started.
Your Project
Let’s get started! Tell us about your project.
Review Your Options
See design results instantly. Select your beam size and confirm the design before sending for review.
| Section | Utilization | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2x8 | 97% | Pass |
| 2x10 | 65% | Pass |
| 2x12 | 48% | Pass |
2x10
Species
Douglas Fir-Larch
Grade
No. 2
Utilization
65%
Meets all NDS code requirements for your loading.
Get Your Stamped Design
Submit the design to a local licensed Professional Engineer for review.
Calculation package — ready for building department submission.
Design Tools
What You Can Design
Design these structural elements now — more coming soon.
Wood Beams & Joists
Design single-span beams, joists, and headers. Materials include dimensional lumber, LVL, PSL, and LSL
Wood Posts
Size solid-sawn posts or bundled studs below beams or concentrated loads.
Spread Footings
Size shallow concrete footings for post and column loads, including steel reinforcing layout.
FAQ
Common questions.
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