Lvl Engineered Wood Beams

Stock lvl beams and stock i joist 9 6 and 11 7 8 depths.
Lvl engineered wood beams. Structural composite lumber scl which includes laminated veneer lumber lvl parallel strand lumber psl laminated strand lumber lsl and oriented strand lumber osl is a family of engineered wood products created by layering dried and graded wood veneers strands or flakes with moisture resistant adhesive into blocks of material known as. Laminated veneer lumber is a high strength structural wood based material that s homogenous and offers unique performance characteristics. 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. Versa lam laminated veneer lumber lvl beams and headers eliminate twisting shrinking and splitting and deliver flatter quieter floors and structures.
Engineered lumber products have greater strength and stability throughout the entire board and resist shrinking twisting and warping. Laminated veneer lumber 103 pressure treated glulam beam 3 actual thickness. Versa lam laminated veneer lumber lvl beams and headers eliminate twisting shrinking and splitting and deliver flatter quieter floors and structures. A benefit to lvl is that it can be fabricated in narrower beam widths 1 1 and multiple.
Boise cascade versa stud lvl sp 2650 1 7 wall framing is engineered for high quality builders who want stronger walls to resist wind loads stiffer walls for a solid feel and straight walls for a high quality finish. Designed to use more of every tree you get the look and feel of natural wood with lasting performance. Long continuous versa stud wall framing provides superior strength stiffness and appearance in any tall wall application. Available sizes strengths and stiffnesses are similar to psl but are generally cheaper making it a commonly specified beam type.
1 1 4 inch 1 1 1 2 inch 14. Several widths from 1 7 are available in depths of 9 18. 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. Csg tjcan12 simpson connector guide for trus joist products.
Tj 9001p installation guide for tji 110 210 230 360 and 560 joists in punjabi language. Engineered wood products ewp lvl span and size charts. Our most versatile beam solution. Psl is an assembly of long thin strands of wood veneer glued together to form continuous lengths of beam.
The wood fiber used is strong and stiff. Tj 9001 installation guide for floor and roof framing with tji 110 210 230 360 and 560 joists. Making the best use of resources scl basics. Laminated veneer lumber lvl is a commonly available engineered product that is manufactured similarly to psl.
Wikimedia commons klski cc share alike 3 0 according to the apa the engineered wood association north american production of most engineered lumber products is forecast to rise.