Structural composite lumber products, including LVL, are a relatively recent innovation. They are the result of new technology and economic pressure to make use of new … See more

LVL is commonly manufactured in North America by companies that also manufacture I-joists. LVL is manufactured to sizes compatible with the depth of I-joist framing members for … See more

LVL belongs to the category of engineered wood called structural composite lumber. Other members of this category are parallel strand lumber (PSL) … See more

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Laminated veneer lumber is similar in appearance to plywood, although in plywood the veneers switch direction while stacking and in LVL … See more

Because it is specifically sized to be compatible with I-joist floor framing, residential builders and building designers like the combination … See more

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