Another advantage to the box beam is that it can be assembled on-site, rather than being manufactured at a remote location and transported to the site. This benefit makes the box beam a favorite in the construction of homes and similar buildings. Since the lumber can be cut to fit the exact specifications, then assembled into the box beam design, there is less waste of wood in the construction process. Thus, the builder saves money on materials, and is able to be more competitive when quoting a price on a construction project.
The box beam is also a practical solution when the look of a beam is required, but the beam will not be considered a major weight-bearing element within the space. For example, adding a box beam design to a home during renovation may be purely decorative in nature. Since the structure already has elements within the design that bear weight, the addition of the beams to a den or other room in the home simply makes it easier to create the right atmosphere in a room with a more rustic or country feel.