Laminated Ply Beams

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Laminated ply 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. Versa lam laminated veneer lumber lvl beams and headers eliminate twisting shrinking and splitting and deliver flatter quieter floors and structures. Laminated beams are superior in all strength characteristics to solid sawn lumber. It spans long distances.
Long continuous versa stud wall framing provides superior strength stiffness and appearance in any tall wall application. By patrick long island ny i am building a ground level deck max 24 of the ground. Engineered wood products ewp lvl span and size charts. They resist checking and twisting because of the use of multiple plies of kiln dried lumber bonded together with waterproof phenol resorcinol adhesive.
The beams will be 3 ply pt sp 2 2x12 s using 12 long lumber cut to fit the distances between the supporting posts. Laminated veneer lumber lvl is strong stiff and versatile. Typically lvl comes 1 thick and ranges in depth from 7 up to 18. Our titan timber beams resist checking and twisting and are job site ready with one piece construction and more cost efficient than lvl and psl.
Glue laminated glulam beams timber technologies glue laminated beams are superior in all strength characteristics to solid sawn lumber and pound for pound stronger than steel. Lvl is similar in appearance to plywood without cross bands. Rigidply rafters inc has been manufacturing glue laminated products since 1954. 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.
It is l shaped and will have 2 long beams 27 5 and 31. Trying out do it yourself projects can be fun because you can test your skills and the satisfaction of making something can be better than buying it. Ship to store free. Glulam beams manufactured by apa members are certified with the apa trademark.
Multiple pieces of boise versa lam laminated veneer lumber can be assembled for greater thicknesses that can carry even heavier loads across even longer spans. Lvl is ideal for floor beams garage doors window and door headers and ridge and hip beams. Although there are a variety of diy projects when it comes to laminated beams you should buy them from a reliable source instead. The mark signifies that the manufacturer is committed to a rigorous program of quality verification and testing and that products are manufactured in conformance with ansi standard a190 1 standard for wood products structural glued laminated timber.
Compare 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. Labor is a factor. I was able to use lvl for every application in the case house.