Laminated Veneer Lumber Lvl Beams
Typically lvl comes 1 thick and ranges in depth from 7 up to 18.
Laminated veneer lumber lvl beams. Our versa lam lvl is manufactured in either alexandria lena louisiana in eastern united states or in white city oregon for the western united states. Sized to match our bci and ajs joists and other elements of the simple framing system versa lam offers quick assembly and is precision cut into more than 18 standard sizes. So what are lvl beams. It spans long distances.
1 75 in x 11 87 in x 20 ft versa lam laminated veneer lumber. Lvl offers several advantages over typical milled lumber. Lvl beams are available in smaller sizes that can be easily hauled to a location by hand and screwed together to form a larger member that will meet requirements to carry a load. Laminated veneer lumber lvl studs can be two times stronger in compression and tension than standard framing lumber of the same dimension.
I was able to use lvl for every application in the case house. Engineered wood beams and joists commonly called laminated veneer lumber lvl are just the type of special that builders and homeowners need for this tough job. Click to add item 1 1 4 x 11 7 8 x 18 laminated strand lumber lsl rim board stringer blank to the compare list. They are a dense high strength laminated veneer lumber made of wood and glue which are available in many different sizes.
Sawn wood beams vs. Made in a factory under controlled specifications it is stronger straighter and more uniform. Laminated beams massive single piece sawn wood beams while beautiful and eye catching today are mostly the stuff of museums and historic structures. Versa lam laminated veneer lumber lvl beams and headers eliminate twisting shrinking and splitting and deliver flatter quieter floors and structures.
Product overview boises laminated veneer lumber lvl is a product that uses multiple layers of thin wood assembled with adhesives. Lvl is similar in appearance to plywood without cross bands. To fine tune the load carrying potential of a lvl beam just add another ply to the side of a beam. Item 9529 model 2100006.
2 in x 12 in x 20 ft. In addition to being flat and straight engineered studs are strong. Labor is a factor. Laminated veneer lumber lvl beams eliminate twisting shrinking and splitting and deliver flatter quieter floors and structures.
Click to add item 5 1 4 x 13 3 4 treated glulam beam to the compare list. Recently i built a home with all lvl studs for a client who wanted the home to withstand wind and shear loads. Laminated veneer lumber lvl is strong stiff and versatile.