Visible roof beam (load-bearing) should it be enclosed

[75senna]

Hello all building enthusiasts
I have a question regarding our roof beam (load-bearing) that you see in the picture, does it need to be covered with plasterboard? or can it remain as it is.

 

[Milkshaken]

If you want it reasonably fire-resistant, you should plaster it with... If you want wallpaper, or something else attached to it, then plaster... but otherwise it's nice with the beautiful knots... Just glaze it with the color you desire...

 

[MoN]

It is indeed true that the beam becomes more fire-protected with gypsum, but I would think that the beam would last significantly longer than other (load-bearing) parts in the event of a fire. It takes a long time for such a thick wooden beam to burn through.

 

[citruzz]

As MoN says, there is high industry class on glulam beams. Significantly better than steel beams etc. So I think you should keep it exposed, it's nice with such a beam!

 

[Baloo]

Keep it, you can always build in later.

 

[75senna]

Thanks for the answers
Then it will be a lassyr on this one
H/Grateful

 

[styrman1]

Our ridge beam is 115x630 but partially built-in so it looks like 115x300. white-glazed. damn nice if I may say so myself