Applications and Uses of LVL and Glulam Beam
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Posted on 09-09-2024 10:17 AM
Laminated veneer lumber is a versatile wood-based product. Together with plywood,
lumber or oriented strand board (osb), lvl can be used for many structural applications.
Some of the most popular uses of lvl include i-joists, header, rimboards, truck bed
decking, roadway signpost, beam, truss, special applications such as skateboards,
and custom-made panels for marine uses.
Glulam vs lvl – glulam is made by bonding together boards that are cut from the same log. The boards are arranged so that the grain of each board runs in the same direction. This gives glulam beams great strength and stability. Lvl, on the other hand, is made by bonding together boards that are cut from different logs. The boards are arranged so that the grain of each board runs in opposite directions. This gives lvl beams high strength and stiffness.
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