Oct 20, 2005 · I recently saw a laminated veneer lumber beam being used in an outdoor application (header on a deck). This made my engineer sense tingle, because I'm pretty sure …

Jun 7, 2006 · The job isn't in my area, so I'm not sure who to call to get accurate pricing info. I don't want to use LVL or I-joists because it is and industrial facility in a high humidty room. So, …

Aug 9, 2006 · The use of a LVL or glulam with the column is a possible solution, depending on the magnitude of the moment that needs to be developed. You should consult the current AITC …

Nov 11, 2023 · Trying to find guidance for screws fixed to end grain of a member. Do standard bolt/screw spacing apply for fasteners installed at the cross-section of timber/beam joist? loads …

Jan 27, 2023 · I think a structural engineer with residential design needs to do this. Weird design choices being made here, and there are a fair bit of concerns. If you are unable to verify the …

May 17, 2001 · I have an opportunity to purchase a bunch of new (unused but discontinued stock) LVL lumber for an upcoming concrete wall formwork project, however, the depth of the LVL's …

Oct 18, 2019 · Hi all, Question about a vaulted ceiling design, for a 26' x 52' small church with timber framed 8' tall walls. The roof pitch is very steep, 14/12 and I am tasked with coming up …

Oct 3, 2021 · Where the wood I hits the LVL, they make a top-flange hanger and a face hanger. They are about the same price. The top hangers have a higher strength. They are also …

Apr 28, 2016 · My hip ridges are somewhat long for hips and if I treated them as a structural beam I would need pretty beefy LVL's or similar. I designed the hips and ridges as "boards" and …

Jun 16, 2005 · the LVL's come in 1 3/4 thickness and depths from 9 1/2 to 18" deep. If you want a wide beam, nail or screw two or three 1 3/4" members together to get a 3 1/2" or 5 1/4" thick …