Oct 13
LVL Lumber is used in many places throughout a house as beams and headers. I will not explain how and where in this blog. It is my job to use them correctly when I design your house. The following is a good description of an LVL and what to expect for appearance and characteristics if your house requires them.
Thickness up to 3 1/2″, depths up to 24″
- GP Lam LVL is available in thicknesses of 1-3/4″ and 3-1/2″.
- Choose from standard depths of 9-1/4″, 9-1/2″, 11-1/4″, 11-7/8″, 14″, 16″, and 18″.
- 20″, 22″, and 24″ depths are available by special order.
- Multiple pieces of GP Lam LVL can be assembled for greater thicknesses that can carry even heavier loads across even longer spans.
Lengths up to 60′
- GP Lam LVL comes in standard lengths of 24′, 28′, 32′, 36′, 40′, 44′ and 48′.
- Lengths to 60′ are available by special order.
GP Lam LVL outperforms conventional lumber
- High design values for bending, stiffness and shear strength
- High strength-to-weight ratio - more than 50 stronger than solid sawn products
- Resists shrinking, warping, splitting and checking
- FiberGuard® sealant for protection from moisture damage
- Ordinary nail assembly - installs as easily as ordinary lumber
- No defects to cut out and less waste on the job
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