Is a standing post considered "load-bearing"?

[jishi]

I am designing a deck balcony that will be supported by 3 pieces of 95x95 posts (probably). These are hard to find with strength grading (the only one that seems to list it is Jem&Fix, but it's not even in Södras product list), and often it is literally stated "do not use in load-bearing constructions." I have tried to find information on whether this applies to both horizontal and vertical orientation (after all, there is quite a big difference), but to no avail.

Does anyone know and can refer to information on whether it is interpreted differently depending on the orientation? Or is there no reason to take a chance on non-graded timber for these?

I know several recommend putting together 45x95 beams to avoid twisting, that might also be relevant but I just think it looks damn ugly... 😂

Any input?

 

[Mats-S]

Know that several recommend smacking together 45x95 studs to avoid twisting, that might also be relevant but I just think it's really ugly... 😂

Definitely not pretty, but it can be fixed

Cover the assembled studs with pressure-treated boards with a width that covers all sides formed (2 pieces width 95 + 2 pieces width 95 + the thickness of the 95-boards). Thickness 23mm or 28mm. No twisting, no ugly cracks as probably would happen with 95X95 posts. Additionally, a clearly stronger construction.

 

[Matti_75]

You can bet on laminated wood posts. These are also available pressure-treated.

 

[jishi]

You should go for laminated wood posts. These are also available pressure-treated

Yes, I saw that today, it would be perfect but crazily enough I only find them in 3m lengths, and I want it about 3.2m 😭 to let them run through and act as posts for the railing as well. Typical. I'll have to keep looking.

 

[Matti_75]

Just go to a real hardware store and they will sort it out for you.

 

[sturnus]

Most wood on the market is C24. So what's the problem?