What is the difference between a versa Lam and an LVL?

What is the difference between a versa Lam and an LVL?

With better properties VERSA-LAM® LVL beams support heavier loads and longer spans than comparable glulam or dimension lumber products. Price competitive with laminated strand products, VERSA-LAM® offers all of the advantages of authentic laminated veneer lumber (LVL).

How far can a lam beam span?

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

Can versa Lam be used outside?

Pressure treatment of our products for direct weather exposure is not allowed, with the exception of Boise Glulam beams (see Boise Glulam Specifiers Guide for more information). Painting the members and leaving them exposed to weather is not allowed.

How much stronger is LVL than lumber?

In addition to being flat and straight, engineered studs are strong. Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) studs can be two times stronger in compression and tension than standard framing lumber of the same dimension.

Is versa Lam waterproof?

“I” joist are specially constructed with flanges made from Versa-Lam laminated veneer lumber with oriented stranded board webs and approved waterproof structural adhesive. LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams eliminate twisting, shrinking and splitting.

What is a glulam beam made of?

Glulam is a stress-rated engineered wood beam composed of wood laminations, or “lams”, that are bonded together with durable, moisture-resistant adhesives. The grain of the laminations runs parallel with the length of the member.

What is a versa Lam beam?

VERSA-LAM® is available in a 38mm width for use as a high grade rim board in timber frame applications. It can also be used as a stairwell closue and in certain beam applications. VERSA-LAM® has been specially developed to withstand high compressive stresses perpendicular to the grain.

What is versa Lam column?

DuBell Lumber stocks Versa-Lam engineered wood products like beams, rim boards, joists, panels and columns. Versa-Lam is a laminated veneer that helps the lumber eliminate the twisting and splitting that can threaten structural integrity.

How long can a LVL beam span?

For example, if you are using an LVL beam with two plies of 16 inches or three plies of 14 inches with the columns spaced 14 feet from one another, the maximum span size is 36 feet. This span size only applies to single floors; floors supporting additional stories or roofs require sturdier construction and use different LVL span size charts.

What is a Lam beam?

A laminated veneer lumber beam is a beam constructed by gluing thin layers of wood together, similar to plywood. Unlike plywood, however, laminated veneer lumber beams are designed to bear heavy loads.