What is the typical length of a finished LVL product?

Standard sizes Sizes may vary according to manufacturer but Georgia Pacific says LVL standard thicknesses are 1 3/4 inches and 3 1/2 inches. Lengths are generally available in 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 and 44 feet with special orders of up to 60 feet.

What length does LVL come in?

LVL beam sizes may vary according to manufacturer but LVL standard thicknesses are 1-3/4 inches to 3-1/2 inches. An LVL beam length is generally available in 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, and 44 feet with special orders up to 60 Feet. LVL beam depths are typically 5.5 inches to 24 inches.

What size LVL should I use?

As per general thumb rule and guidelines for a 12 foot span, size of LVL header or GLULAM should be 2- 1.75″× 14″ (2- 1 3/4″× 14″), for 8 foot span – 2- 1.75″× 9.25″ (2- 1 3/4″× 9 1/4″) size header and for 14 foot span 2- 1.75″× 14″ (2- 1 3/4″× 14″) size header are needed.

How far can you span with LVL?

Although, you may be wondering how far an LVL beam can span. Due to its strength, the LVL beam can span up to 60 feet and is much stronger than conventional lumber. Generally, you can find laminated beams in 4-foot increments starting at 24 feet and going up to 44 feet long, with special orders up to 60 feet.

How far can a 14 inch LVL span?

As per general thumb rule and guidelines, a double 14″ lvl beam can allow span upto 23 feet far distance used for residential building or projects.

What is the width of an LVL?

Design a beam width based on the fact that the typical width of an LVL beam is 1 3/4 inches. The width can be increased by laminating in multiples of 1 3/4 inches.

What does LVL 15 mean?

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More Views. LVL Beams – LVL 15. LVL Beams or Laminated Veneer Lumber is a high strength engineered wood product primarily used for structural applications including floor joists, bearers, lintels, verandah beams and roof members.

Can you screw into LVL beam?

This deflection could overstress supported equipment or piping unless properly considered. Whenever possible, avoid drilling vertical holes through LVL beams unless the beam width is at least 3-1/2 inches. Prior to drilling any vertical holes, an engineer or architect qualified in wood design should be consulted.

How far can a 16 LVL span?

As per general thumb rule and guidelines, a double 16″ lvl beam can allow span upto 26 feet far distance used for residential building or projects.

How long can a LVL beam span without support?

Some manufacturers limit their beams to 60′ due to transportation issues, while others have the capability to manufacture beams up to 80′ long. So, the longest unsupported span possible using LVL would be 80-feet. Typically, though, it is common for a continuous LVL span to be between 20′ and 30′.