glulam vs lvl - Fine Homebuilding
2008年4月9日 · Not only this, you can also get a larger beam made by simply nail-laminating several plies together. The strength of LVL can be compared with that of steel, concrete, and …
Engineered Lumber - Fine Homebuilding
Synopsis: A general discussion of laminated strand lumber (LSL), glue laminated timber (glulam), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), and parallel strand lumber (Parallam), including a brief …
LVLs & PSLs: What’s the Difference? - Fine Homebuilding
2022年4月8日 · In this webinar, experts clarify the attributes that differentiate LVL’s (laminated veneer lumber) and PSL’s (parallel strand lumber) and discuss where they are used and how …
The Great Debate: LVLs or PSLs for Headers, Beams, Girders, and …
2024年2月28日 · Treated vs. Untreated: Insights into the advantages of PSL, including when and why to opt for treated options. Sizing Made Simple : Tips and tools for accurately sizing PSL …
LSL,LVL,PSL Which - Fine Homebuilding
2005年7月19日 · According to the tables for a dead load of 15 and live load of 25 I can go with several combinations of LSL, LVL, or PSL that range from 3.5″x14″ to 5.25″x11..25″ for a RO …
LVLs: A Strong Backbone for Floor Framing - Fine Homebuilding
A sidebar illustrates the different engineered beam choices (LVL, LSL, PSL and GluLam) in addition to the old standbys (sawn lumber and steel) to give readers a ”best-use” application …
LVL equivalent to 2x12? - Fine Homebuilding
2006年9月25日 · I've had 2-2x12's specked for openings before but the 2x12 was to high, so the Architect replaced them with a 3-1/2" x 9-1/2" LVL that would carry the same load. Joe, thanks …
Weatherproof Laminated Lumber - Fine Homebuilding
Some major manufacturers said it couldn’t be done. But here it is: a pressure-treated LVL. Produced by Pacific Woodtech and introduced in November 2019, the PWT Treated LVL is …
Wood beam equivilant in steel? - Fine Homebuilding
2006年10月3日 · One good source of information is TrusJoist MacMillan's site, where they show load capabilities for their LVL man-made timbers. You can readily find the loadbearing …
Creating Open Layout in Basement: LVL Joists vs Steel Beam vs …
2021年4月12日 · Following this thread. Have similar situation where I'm dropping floor / underpinning foundation 2' in a 25x36 basement with 4-ply 2x8 main beam with 3 columns -- …