Important to note: you really, seriously, don’t need the extra strength the bottom piece gives. It is simply a complete and utter waste of oldgrowth forrests to strive for that quality. Loadbearing posts and beams are made in quality assured, tested wood.
Often times, like 99% of the time, the dimensions of the wood isn’t determined by the strength required, but rather the insulation thickness required, size of internal installations like HVAC, or soundproofing requirements.
Important to note: you really, seriously, don’t need the extra strength the bottom piece gives. It is simply a complete and utter waste of oldgrowth forrests to strive for that quality. Loadbearing posts and beams are made in quality assured, tested wood.
Often times, like 99% of the time, the dimensions of the wood isn’t determined by the strength required, but rather the insulation thickness required, size of internal installations like HVAC, or soundproofing requirements.