Lvl Roof Framing

The two most common engineered wood products used in modern framing are lvl beams and i joists.

Lvl roof framing.

Corbett grace their parents and even their kids are learning a lot about the many ways a few right many wrong to build a high performance home. Lp solidstart lvl is a strong straight and durable framing product made for superior performance. Lp solidstart laminated veneer lumber lvl is a vast improvement over traditional lumber. They can easily be built up on site to reduce heavy lifting.

The function of each component is. Our versa lam lvl is manufactured in either alexandria lena louisiana in eastern united states or in white city oregon for the western united states. Wood veneers typically poplar pine or fir laminated together under heat and pressure with a moisture resistant resin. Microllam lvl beams work well in applications all over the house.

Versa lam laminated veneer lumber lvl beams and headers eliminate twisting shrinking and splitting and deliver flatter quieter floors and structures. Laminated veneer lumber lvl is just what it sounds like. The dindas timber design team is made up of experienced building designers and frame truss detailers all working together to provide you with a complete and comprehensive solution for all your project requirements. Not shown are the hip and valley rafters needed to tie the roof together where the rafters are framed at an angle to each other.

It can be used in place of traditional lumber for greater consistency and design flexibility. Rigidlam lvl which is used for headers beams studs and columns. In a rafter roof all of these components are required to provide a stable roof. The strength is in the engineering.

Problems that naturally occur as sawn lumber dries twisting splitting checking crowning and warping are greatly reduced.