Advantages in using Glulam: Properties of Glulam
by Admin
Posted on 09-09-2024 10:17 AM
Big creek lumber stocks boise cascade engineered wood products, bci® i-joists, versa-lam ® lvl beams, and versa-stud® lvl for wall framing, as well as a broad range of rosboro glulam x-beams in architectural grade 3-1/2”, 5-1/2”, 6-3/4”, and 8-3/4” widths and limited 3-1/2” & 5-1/2” widths in industrial grade for builders looking to reduce costs. Bci® joists
bci® joists are specially constructed i-joists with flanges made from strong versa-lam®
laminated
veneer lumber with oriented stranded board webs and approved waterproof structural adhesives, providing outstanding strength and durability.
Versa-lam®
versa-lam® laminated veneer lumber (lvl) beams and headers eliminate twisting, shrinking and splitting, and deliver flatter, quieter floors and structures.
Advantages in using LVL: Properties of LVL timber
The appearance is different. Similar to their applications, plywoods come wrapped with a beautiful veneer on the surface while lvl does not. The surface of the plywood and the bottom of the plywood are generally covered with thin veneers such as okoume, bintangor or red oak, or ash, which are very beautiful and emphasize the decoration of the plywood; lvl laminated veneers are used in building construction and structural elements, as they emphasize strength and deflection, and they do not have high specifications in terms of good-looking appearance. Laminated veneer timber is a product aimed at replacing sawn timber.
Building products for structural integrity
our engineered solid beam materials are ideal for all structural applications designed in timber. We stock high-quality glulam and lvl (laminated veneer lumber), which enables us to offer the right products for the right application and provide clients affordable economic solutions. Both products are available in a range of depths and widths that complement wyder’s structural i-joist offerings, enabling the company to design and offer total floor systems. Glulam is the natural alternative to steel or concrete. It is a natural structural material that is economical, strong and good to look at. It is made by gluing together, under pressure and heat, laminates of timber that have been accurately planed.